Telemetry Monitor Tech

Overview

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This job monitors patients  heart rates and rhythms and communicates any ECG changes in a calm and clear manner to the appropriate department.

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.

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Required - None.

Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Note:

BLS is NOT REQUIRED for the cost centers 1182009 Telemetry Monitor SOSH JH07 and 1182131 Esitter and Telesitter SOSH SC05.

Preferred - State Certification for ECG, ECG certificate program or equivalent.

• 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.

• Recognizes life threatening arrhythmias and reports to the appropriate department STAT.
• Maintains visual check of monitors.
• Maintains log of patients being monitored.
• Provides accurate information in an informative manner respecting patient rights.
• Interprets basic ECG strips for rate and rhythm.
• Troubleshoots and collaborates with Biomed/nurses for GE telemetry problems.
• Recognizes artifact and troubleshoots effectively.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including privacy, introduction to the patient, and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

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.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance and Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree;

or when it requires sitting…