Cardiac Monitor Technician

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to manage telemetry equipment and monitor patients in a fast-paced setting. The role also provides clerical assistance, manages medical records, communicates orders, posts charges, and coordinates ancillary testing and procedures. The technician identifies heart arrhythmias and supports patient and family needs through communication and collaboration with the healthcare team. The position involves a 12-hour night shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to identify heart arrhythmias.
• Ability to operate a computer, fax machine, and multi-line phone system.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour night shift.
• Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Monitor Tech/Telemetry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate problem-solving skills with telemetry equipment and serve as a resource for telemetry equipment.
• Accurately interpret EKG patterns, with performance measured through daily observation and charge nurse and/or physician review.
• Identify changes in monitored patient rhythms accurately and immediately.
• Obtain and provide each shift’s report to the appropriate charge nurse and/or nurse regarding patient rhythm status, and document the report.
• Interact positively with other members of the healthcare team to meet patient and family needs.
• Record each patient’s name, diagnosis, reason for telemetry, and rhythm on the telemetry log every two hours.
• Maintain visitor and entry logs.
• Manage telemetry equipment and monitor patients.
• Provide clerical assistance, manage medical records, communicate orders, post charges, and coordinate ancillary testing and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED