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Posted: 11-Apr-25
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Categories:
Internal Number: 265063
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