Telemetry Tech-PRN

Here’s What You Need:

·       H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required.

·       BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required.

·       Basic Understanding/ability to learn medical terminology.

 

What You Will Do:

·       Demonstrates competency in the set up and use of the telemetry monitoring equipment.

·       Collects, reports, and documents patient information (rhythms/rate) timely and accurately.

·       Seeks assistance, supervision, or consultation when unsure of rhythm(s) identification.

·       Distinguishes and reports abnormalities and initiates action to provide continuity of care.

·       Processes admission and discharge or patients in system promptly. Prepares monitor for next patient admission.

·       Notifies patient’s primary RN promptly of any changes in patient’s monitor view.

·       Communicates promptly of perceived risks specific to patient safety or immediate need for assistance to co-workers, nurses, and physicians/providers.

·       Completes safety checklists and quality controls as required.

·       Assures that alarms are activated with appropriate settings and are sufficiently audible.

·       Cleans all monitors per manufacturer’s instructions after each use.

·       Reports equipment malfunction and/or failure immediately per escalation procedures.

·       Answers telephone, intercom, and/or Vocera timely and in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate party.

·       Maintains an orderly and clean work area in compliance with regulatory standards.

·       Serves as a patient advocate.

·       Assists with documentation that supports and meets hospital and regulatory requirements.

·       Complies with personnel policies i.e., Attendance, ID badge, Dress Code, et. al.

·       Maintains appropriate monitoring skills and takes steps in own development plan.

·       Serves as a patient advocate.

·       Assists with documentation that supports and meets hospital and regulatory requirements.

·       Complies with personnel policies, such as attendance, dress code, and so forth as discussed with supervisor.

·       Take steps to learn and develop own performance.

·       Uses Professional Practice Model philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers, and all other disciplines.

·       Actively participates in informal training, development, and evaluation of team members.

·       Practices acceptable use of interpersonal relationship skills with patients, families, co- workers, physicians, all disciplines, and other customers.

·       Works assigned schedule and adjusts to help meet departmental and patient needs.

·       Accepts other duties, as assigned.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee

·      Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.

·      Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

·      Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

·      A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

 

Entity highlights:

 

At Texas Health Stephenville we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 98-bed full-service hospital serving Erath and surrounding counties since 1926.

Texas Health Stephenville is fortunate to be part of Texas Health Resources, an employer of over 26,000 employees and among the top five largest employers in the DFW area.  Stephenville provides a uniquely inviting mix: family focused, higher learning opportunities with Tarleton State University and Ranger College presence, rodeo hub and cultural center where fine arts take center stage.  Excellence is always at the forefront in everything Stephenville does.  A city of over 20,000 friendly people, Stephenville is an inviting, gracious community with a rich western heritage in a beautiful country setting along the Bosque River. As more restaurants, activities, and shopping comes to town, Stephenville is the ideal balance for growth and opportunity for families ready to flourish in good schools and neighborhoods.  Hailed in Norman Crampton’s landmark guide, The 100 Best Small Towns in America, Stephenville combines small town friendliness and ease with leading edge learning while putting the metro amenities of Forth Worth just an easy hour’s drive away.   The “Cowboy Capital of the World” offers a uniquely advantageous brand of life and work.  No wonder Stephenville’s population has grown 30% in the last two decades; come join us!

 

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

 

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

 

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org