Telemetry Monitoring Tech - LCH (Nights)

Required Education / Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Successful completion of EMT – Paramedic program or graduation from related allied health sciences program or one (1) year related experience.
• Passing score of 80% or higher of UTMB’s arrhythmia test.
• JOB SUMMARY:
• To provide specialized advanced technical skills in all technical aspects of the telemetry monitoring system.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operates and troubleshoots all functions of the telemetry monitoring system: -Admits, transfers, and discharges patient and enters all required information in telemetry monitoring system.-Adjusts alarms.-Reviews trends and alarms.-Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge. -Accounts for all monitors at the end of each assigned shift. -Orders monitoring supplies.-Obtains and documents rhythm strips per unit/department standards -Maintains log book on all monitored patients. 
• Provides precise continual surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms on electrocardiographic Central Station: -Interprets EKG rhythms. -Recognizes significant EKG events. -Communicates information to the responsible individual within an appropriate time frame. -Immediately reports significant or life threatening changes to a RN. 
• Participates in orienting and teaching of nursing staff, physicians and students as related to monitoring equipment. 
• Assists with maintenance of unit equipment. -Performs daily quality checks of freestanding cardio-defibrillators.
• Maintains a safe environment: -Ensures that equipment has current electrical and maintenance inspections. -Reports all malfunctioning equipment. 
• Provides age appropriate interaction and care as indicated. 
• Uses aseptic techniques and infection control measures in performance of duties.
• Recognizes patient care priorities, treatment plans, objectives, and potential crisis. 
• Respects and supports patient / family rights. 
• Practices positive guest and peer relations. Participates in and supports quality improvement activities. 
• Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment. 
• Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member. 
• Participates in and promotes the development of self and others. 
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. 

Salary Range:

Commensurate With Experience.

Work Schedule:

Full-Time Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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