Monitor Technician - Central Telemetry - PRN

Description

Summary :

Under the direct supervision of the Director or Charge Nurse, the Telemetry Technician assumes the responsibilities for constant electrocardiographic monitoring with rapid, accurate notification of questionable patterns, and provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities :

• Adheres to Christus policies and procedures and the standards of JC, OSHA, DHH, HIPAA, etc
• Maintains infection control standards by using proper isolation techniques, handwashing, and standard precautions :

Provides privacy and maintenance of confidentiality

Responsiveness to verbal and behavioral patient communication

Prompt reporting of changes in patient condition

Communicates with patients and staff via intercom

The Charge Nurse in informing physicians of patient ECG history and the length of time the patient has been on telemetry

Punctually receives reports on assigned patients

Attends in-services, department, staff, or other required meetings

Observes cardiac monitors

Requirements :

Work Schedule : PRN

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed