Monitor Tech

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Unit Tech - Monitor Tech to support the telemetry monitoring unit, organize clerical tasks, and assist nursing staff in patient care processes.

You will communicate with staff about patients on telemetry, gather and distribute clinical data (EKG strips), document legibly, maintain a clean monitor room, and be proficient with monitor equipment and printers; shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Communicate appropriately with staff regarding patients on telemetry monitoring.
• Gathers and distributes clinical data (EKG strips) to the appropriate patient care giver.
• Documents legibly.
• Maintains monitor room cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Communicate appropriately with staff regarding patients on telemetry monitoring.
• Gathers and distributes clinical data EKG strips to the appropriate patient care giver.
• Documents legibly.
• Maintains monitor room cleanliness.
• Has knowledge of and utilizes equipment monitors telephone printers.

Skills

Communication with staff

Documentation

Data handling (EKG strips)

Equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

GED

EKG course

CPR (BLS)

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Unit Tech - Monitor Tech assumes responsibility for the organization and clerical activities for the Telemetry Monitoring unit.

SUPERVISION

Reports directly to Director of Nursing.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Communicate appropriately with staff regarding patients on telemetry monitoring
• Gathers and distributes clinical data EKG strips to the appropriate patient care giver
• Documents legibly
• Maintains monitor room cleanliness
• Has knowledge of and utilizes equipment monitors telephone printers

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma
• GED
• Ability to complete EKG course
• Current CPR requirement for BLS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work requires a variety of physical activities including sitting standing and walking

Bending stooping and lifting is minimal The work environment may be physically confining

Normal hearing or the use of adaptive hearing devices to enhance hearing required Visual acuity required for a variety of activities

Must be able to sit and utilize PC for long periods of time Good manual dexterity required for keyboard activities Ability to do shift work as required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

ABOUT US

Experience Memorial is more than a slogan its the care we provide our patients and its the commitment to our community and our team members As a nationally certified Great Place to Work at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well being and professional growth of our employees Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued your growth is nurtured and your success is celebrated Working at Lake Charles Memorial Health System Great Place To Work