Telemetry Tech PRN

Iberia Medical Center•New Iberia, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is seeking a Telemetry Tech PRN. IMC is a hospital that has been caring for its community for over 60 years, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for new employees to learn and grow. The Telemetry Technician, under the general supervision of the Unit Director and with the authority of the Director of Nursing, is responsible for monitoring the cardiac rhythms of patients in the CCU and other hospital floors/departments. This role requires demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret cardiac monitors based on related criteria for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.

Requirements

Graduation from high school
Able to pass the pre-employment EKG interpretation exam with a minimum score of 80% (if EKG Course is waived)
Basic EKG rhythm interpretation necessary
Computer knowledge helpful for order entry into computer
A certain degree of creative thinking and judgement, since decisions will have to be made on a variety of different patient EKG recordings

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification
EKG Course
Related hospital experience
Computer experience

Responsibilities

Monitors the cardiac rhythms of patients in CCU and the other floors/departments
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to interpret the monitors based on related criteria for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population
Notifies nurses of the potential need for initiating immediate measures to counteract an unfavorable condition
Demonstrates respect for patients and families
Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care
With the patient and family, systematically and continually assesses the patient’s health
Applies the nursing process to each patient and implements nursing actions
Identifies patient and family education needs and in collaboration with other disciplines initiates’ education needs according to the age of the patient
Assesses, collaborates and coordinates in planning of patient’s discharge needs and readiness for discharge
Participates in departmental and hospital improvement plan
Functions as a positive role model for peers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical Center
Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational data
Consistently lives by Iberia Medical Center’s Standards of Performance
Adheres to the Patient Safety Goals