Telemetry Monitor Technician

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 working for Texas Health:

·         Benefits include 401k with match, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, student Loan repayment program, as well as several other benefits.

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

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