Monitor Technician - Central Telemetry - PRN at Christus Health

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 Promotes patients' right to make personal choices to accommodate their needs and be free from abuse, mistreatment, and neglect, reporting any instances of maltreatment to appropriate personnel Gives assistance in resolving grievances and disputes Provides needed assistance in getting to and participating in patient and family meetings and other activities Maintains care and security of the patient’s personal possessions Works with nursing staff to reduce the need for restraints Screens telephone calls and visitor requests to protect patient confidentiality Restricts access to patient information (e.g., charts, computers, etc.) Demonstrates knowledge of informed consent Recognizes age, diversity specific needs/issues of customers served Communicates with patient/family/staff members in ways that demonstrate: Responsiveness to verbal and behavioral patient communication Awareness of age-specific needs and developmental tasks Sensitivity and openness for allowing the patient to make personal choices The ability to involve the patient/family as a source of emotional support Communicates with team members demonstrating: Prompt reporting of changes in patient condition Timely awareness