Cardiac Monitoring Partner

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Pottsville, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Cardiac rhythm monitoring and analysis of rhythms and alarms.

Nice To Haves

Less than 1 year cardiac monitoring experience preferred.
Associate’s Degree
2 years cardiac monitoring experience.

Responsibilities

Providing continuous surveillance of a group of cardiac monitors and for immediately alerting the appropriate nursing staff of changes in tracings.
Observing and interpreting cardiac rhythms.
Communicating with the patients care team members.
Documenting within their scope at defined intervals.
Admitting, discharging, transferring the patients into the monitoring system.
Coordinating parameters of physiologic (cardiac, Sp02) monitoring with primary RN.
Demonstrating the knowledge of telemetry/intra-cardiac electrograms.
Accurately interpreting and labeling baseline cardiac rhythms using integrated technology.
Monitoring and recording physiological measurements including obtaining six second strip as indicated by patient condition.
Accurately documenting actions taken within patient records as defined in the role.
Assuring smooth patient handoffs between care teams when appropriate.
Care and maintenance of monitoring equipment and reporting any issues.
Demonstrating professionalism, basic etiquette, and effective communication with team.