Monitor Tech - Cardio Tele - Nights

ochsner; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health system is seeking a Telemetry Monitor position in Slidell, LA. The role involves watching patient heart rate and rhythm, recognizing critical changes, and communicating with the appropriate department in a calm, precise manner.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and strong computer and communication skills. Training on telemetry systems and patient privacy is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to read arrhythmias, maintain telemetry equipment, and understand the Telemetry Monitoring system.
• Knowledge of hospital systems, procedures, department locations and patient services.
• Proficient with computers, software and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication and ability to present information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes life-threatening arrhythmias and reports to the appropriate department STAT.
• Maintains visual monitoring of patient monitors and logs.
• Interprets basic ECG strips for rate and rhythm.
• Troubleshoots with Biomed/nurses for GE telemetry issues.
• Respect patient privacy and communicate clearly and professionally.

Skills

Read heart rhythms

Telemetry monitoring

Hospital systems knowledge

Computer proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling.

It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose.

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job monitors patients' heart rates and rhythms and communicates any ECG changes in a calm and clear manner to the appropriate department. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

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.

Education

• Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

• Required - None.

Certifications

• Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (Basic Life Support (BLS) is NOT REQUIRED for the following cost centers 1182009 Telemetry Monitor SOSH JH07 and 1182131 Esitter and Telesitter SOSH SC05)
• Preferred - State Certification for ECG, ECG certificate program or equivalent.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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.

Job Duties

• Recognizes life threatening arrhythmias and reports to the appropriate department STAT.
• Maintains visual check of monitors.
• Maintains log of patients being monitoring.
• Provides accurate information in and 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.

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 & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

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: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. N