• Telemetry Monitoring Tech - LCH (Rotating Shifts)

    UTMB Health (League City, TX)


    Telemetry Monitoring Tech - LCH (Rotating Shifts)

     

    League City, Texas, United States

     

    Patient Care

     

    UTMB Health

     

    Requisition # 2505390

    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. o 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; Rotating Days and Nights

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

     

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