Monitor Tech - Cardio Tele - Days

Ochsner Health • Slidell, LA

225d • Remote

About The Position

This job monitors patients' heart rates and rhythms and communicates any ECG changes in a calm and clear manner to the appropriate department. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to perform detailed reading of arrhythmias.
• Maintain telemetry equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Telemetry Monitoring system.
• Knowledge of hospital systems, procedures, department locations, treatment areas and patient services.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• State Certification for ECG.
• ECG certificate program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes life threatening arrhythmias and reports to the appropriate department STAT.
• Maintains visual check of monitors.
• Maintains log of patients being monitored.
• Provides accurate information in an informative manner respecting patient's rights.
• Interprets basic ECG strips for rate & rhythm.
• Troubleshoots & collaborates with Biomed/nurses for GE telemetry problems.
• Recognizes artifact & troubleshoots effectively.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Accessibility accommodations for applicants.
• Recognition as a top workplace in healthcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED