Monitor Technician, Monitoring Central Telemetry - PRN

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: April 24, 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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