Monitor Tech - Centralized Telemetry Monitoring Unit - Jeff Hwy - Full Time - Days

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job is responsible for and maintains high quality standards of unit operations by communicating patient information. Monitors a patient’s heart rates and rhythms and is responsible for communicating any ECG changes in a calm and clear manner to the appropriate department. Must be able to perform detailed reading of arrhythmias, maintain telemetry equipment, and have a comprehensive knowledge of the Telemetry Monitoring system. Will possess knowledge of hospital systems, procedures, department locations, treatment areas and patient services.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• None
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• 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 monitoring.
• Provides accurate information in and 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.
• Other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED