Telemetry Monitor Technician - Full Time (Days) - Jeff Hwy

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This job is responsible for maintaining high quality standards of unit operations by communicating patient information. The role involves monitoring 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. The technician must be able to perform detailed reading of arrhythmias, maintain telemetry equipment, and possess comprehensive knowledge of the Telemetry Monitoring system. Additionally, the role requires knowledge of hospital systems, procedures, department locations, treatment areas, and patient services. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing. 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
Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
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.
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

Communicates patient information.
Monitors a patient’s heart rates and rhythms.
Communicates any ECG changes in a calm and clear manner to the appropriate department.
Performs detailed reading of arrhythmias.
Maintains telemetry equipment.
Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the Telemetry Monitoring system.
Possesses knowledge of hospital systems, procedures, department locations, treatment areas and patient services.
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.
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.
Reports any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.