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Telemetry/Monitor Technician

Heart Hospital, CVICU

_Fast-paced area is looking for top skilled Monitor Tech. Is that you?_

**Work location:** Texas Health Arlington Heart Hospital, 811 Wright Street in Arlington, TX 76012.

**Work hours:** PRN (as needed), Day Shift (7a to 7p). Weekend and holiday requirements. Great growth potential.

Unit highlights:

* Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth

* The professional Monitor Tech exhibits understanding of basic human needs as well as demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient's affiliations.

* Fast-paced, teaching environment, growth opportunity.

What You Will Do

Texas Health Telemetry Monitor Technicians require a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, acceptable grooming practices, and ability to function in a fast paced, changing environment..

* Demonstrate competency in the set up and use of the telemetry monitoring equipment.

* Collect, report and document patient information (rhythms/rate) timely and accurately.

* Distinguish and report abnormalities and initiates action to provide continuity of care.

* Ensure admission/dismissals are processed promptly; preparations are made to get the monitor ready for admission.

* Communicate promptly of perceived risks specific to patient safety or immediate need for assistance.

* Assist with documentation that supports and meets hospital and regulatory requirements.

* Documents accurately and appropriately.

Additional perks of being a full or part time Texas Health employee:

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

Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital is a separately licensed facility located on the campus of Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. Our 47-bed hospital includes a 20-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and a 27-bed Cardiac Telemetry Unit. We are accredited for Chest Pain by The Joint Commission and have consistently earned the American Heart Association's Gold Plus Award. Additionally, our CVICU and Cardiac Telemetry Unit have received the Silver-level Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). We are proud to be rated 5 stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Our specialties include coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve surgeries, Impella and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support, and various lung procedures. We also provide comprehensive cardiac care, including treatment for heart failure, cardiomyopathies, acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and post-cardiac catheterization care such as angioplasty, stenting, electrophysiology studies, and device implantation.

Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

**_Do you still have questions or concerns?_** Feel free to email your questions to [email protected] .

Here's What You Need

* High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

* Basic understanding of medical terminology

* 1 year direct patient care experience involving telemetry monitoring and/or completion of educational program which includes telemetry monitoring.

BCLS required prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly

Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.