Monitor Technician, Monitoring Central Telemetry - PRN

Company: Christus Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

Description
Summary:

The technician assumes the responsibilities for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring with rapid, accurate notification of questionable patterns, and provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients. Responsibilities:

--- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. --- Patient Monitoring--- Monitors ECG rhythms--- After receiving report, watches cardiac monitors constantly and reports immediately to the appropriate RN any changes in rhythm or exceeding alarms parameters.--- Enters patient information and approved into central monitor. --- Sets and maintains alarm limits according to policy. --- Discharges patient as approved by the RN--- Monitoring Equipment Maintenance--- Assures that all monitoring equipment is clean and stored in their proper place. --- Uses equipment and supplies with proper care at all times. Demonstrates proper knowledge of equipment function and supplies--- Reports malfunctioning equipment to the charge nurse and clinical equipment department. --- Takes responsibility for procurement of new supplies and informs Unit Director of supply needs as they occur. --- Communication--- Punctually gives/receives report on assigned patients. Report includes current information displayed on screen and arrhythmia analysis/history of each patient. --- Give a brief and accurate summary to the Charge Nurse of the patient's status hourly. --- Maintains a cooperative relationship with the medical staff. --- Assists the nurse in informing physician of patient ECG history. --- Accepts re-assignments and functions productively when reassigned. --- Answers phone quietly, quickly, and respectfully at all times. Accurately relays messages. --- Notifies RN of any dysrhythmia. --- Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed. --- Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately. --- Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives. --- Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

A. Education/Skills -

--- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. -

--- Successful completion of Monitor Tech course preferred. -

B. Experience -

--- Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or education preferred. -

C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications -

--- EKG within 90 days of hire/transfer date is required. -

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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