Monitor Tech - Cardio Tele - Nights

Ochsner Health•Slidell, LA

About The Position

The Monitor Tech monitors patients’ heart rates and rhythms and communicates ECG changes calmly and clearly to the appropriate department. The role includes interpreting basic ECG strips, identifying life-threatening arrhythmias and artifacts, maintaining telemetry equipment and patient-monitoring logs, and collaborating with nurses and Biomedical Engineering to troubleshoot telemetry problems. The position is performed in a healthcare patient-care environment and entails routine exposure risks associated with blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, except for the specified cost centers where BLS is not required.
Ability to read arrhythmias in detail, maintain telemetry equipment, and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the Telemetry Monitoring system.
Knowledge of hospital systems, procedures, department locations, treatment areas, and patient services.
Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of Medium Work, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

State Certification for ECG, an ECG certificate program, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Recognize life-threatening arrhythmias and report them to the appropriate department immediately.
Maintain visual checks of patient monitors.
Maintain a log of patients being monitored.
Provide accurate information in an informative manner while respecting patients’ rights.
Interpret basic ECG strips for rate and rhythm.
Troubleshoot and collaborate with Biomedical Engineering and nurses to resolve GE telemetry problems.
Recognize artifacts and troubleshoot them effectively.
Adapt behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
Perform other related duties as required.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns immediately.