Monitor Technician-SMH

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Slidell, LA

17h•Onsite

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 (Basic Life Support (BLS) is NOT REQUIRED for the following cost centers 1182009 Telemetry Monitor SOSH JH07 and 1182131 Esitter and Telesitter SOSH SC05)
Ability to perform detailed reading of arrhythmias, maintain telemetry equipment, and have a 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 and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
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.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.