Open To Work
Jessica Emlaw
Potsdam,NY
Summary
Reliable Cardiac Monitor Technician recognized for delivering high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Skilled in ECG interpretation, patient monitoring, and telemetry equipment management. Excel in critical thinking, effective communication, and adaptability to fast-paced environments. Committed to providing exceptional care and support in cardiac units.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Canton Potsdam Hospital
Potsdam, NY
10.2006 - Current
- Monitored cardiac rhythms using advanced telemetry equipment and software.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to interpret cardiac data, enhancing patient care decisions.
- Recorded patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of monitoring equipment and workspaces.
- Participated in training new staff on monitoring protocols and systems usage.
- Communicated critical information to healthcare team promptly, ensuring timely interventions.
- Operated telemetry systems to monitor patient's heart rate and rhythm remotely.
- Identified potential issues in ECG tracing, preventing critical situations and improving patient outcomes.
- Documented any changes made to the settings on the monitors throughout a procedure or test period.
- Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
- Implemented and developed workflow planning procedures regarding health and safety protocols.
- Interpreted complex waveforms associated with different types of arrhythmias accurately.
- Instructed staff members on proper operation of various types of cardiac monitors.
- Reviewed patient information to determine normal and abnormal heart patterns.
- Updated patients' records with readings taken from heart monitors or EKGs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, or technicians to provide optimal care for patients.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations by providing accurate readings from the monitor quickly.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
Certified Professional Coder
Canton Potsdam Hospital
Potsdam, New York
10.2006 - Current
- Reviewed patient records for accurate coding and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation, enhancing coding accuracy.
- Utilized coding software to assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes.
- Conducted audits of coded data to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
- Educated staff on coding updates and changes in healthcare regulations.
- Resolved coding discrepancies through effective communication with team members.
- Maintained knowledge of coding guidelines through continuous professional development.
- Assisted in training new coders on best practices and hospital protocols.
- Reviewed clinical data from medical records to assign ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
- Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
- Collaborated with billing team to confirm no additional diagnosis codes available for LCD and NCD coverage.
- Reviewed account information to confirm patient and insurance information is accurate and complete.
- Reconciled clinical notes, patient forms and health information for compliance with HIPAA rules.
- Accurately assigned codes using software and official print copy of code book.
- Interpreted medical terminology and pharmacological information to translate information into coding system.
- Specified service dates by assigning occurrence codes, span codes, and date information.
- Created coding reports and analyzed data to identify trends in coding accuracy and compliance.
- Advised providers on documentation requirements to ensure support for assigned diagnosis codes per Medicare guidelines.
- Participated in training sessions for new coders or those needing additional instruction on proper use of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 CM codes.
- Collaborated with internal departments such as billing staff to ensure timely submission of clean claims.
Education
Certified Risk Adjustment Coder - Medical Coding
AAPC
Salt Lake City, UT07-2019
Certified Professional Coder - Medical Coding
AAPC
Salt Lake City, UT07-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
North Country Community College
Malone, NYSkills
- Telemetry operation
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Rhythm analysis
- Patient record management
- Patient data documentation
- Healthcare teamwork
- Risk assessment compliance
- Compliance oversight
- HIPAA knowledge
- Medical terminology expertise
- EMR software proficiency
- Vitals monitoring techniques
- Basic life support certification
- Training skills
- Workflow optimization
- Critical thinking
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
- Coding guidelines adherence
- Nursing support services
Certification
Certified Professional Coder
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
$58000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Canton Potsdam Hospital
10.2006 - Current
Certified Professional Coder
Canton Potsdam Hospital
10.2006 - Current
Certified Risk Adjustment Coder - Medical Coding
AAPC
Certified Professional Coder - Medical Coding
AAPC
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
North Country Community College