Monitor Technician, Monitoring Central Telemetry - PRN
CHRISTUS Health
Application
Details
Posted: 24-Jul-24
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Salary: Open
Categories:
General Nursing
Internal Number: 211896
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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CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.