Monitor Technician - Telemetry- Full Time Days

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

128d • Remote

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. Schedule Three 12 hour Shifts a week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to perform detailed reading of arrhythmias.
• Maintain telemetry equipment.
• 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.
• 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 monitored.
• Provides accurate information in an 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED