EKG|Monitor Tech | Telemetry in Kenner| LA | New Orleans| LA
Place of work
New Orleans
Job details
Job description, work day and responsibilities
EKG/Monitor Tech - Telemetry - Ochsner Lafayette General - Kenner, LA - New Orleans, LA - work from home job
Company: Ochsner Lafayette General
Job description: We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1+42, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job monitors patients' heart rates and rhythms and communicates any ECG changes in a calm and clear manner to the appropriate department.
Education
Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience
Required - None.
Certifications
Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
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.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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Location: Kenner, LA - New Orleans, LA
Job date: Sun, 10 Sep 2023 01:41:27 GMT
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Offer ID: #985588,
Published: 5 days ago,
Company registered: 1 year ago
