Cardiac Monitor Technician

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Cardiac Monitor Technician -someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll manage telemetry equipment and monitor patients. You will provide clerical assistance, medical records management, order communication, charge posting, and coordinate ancillary testing/procedures.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to operate the following equipment: Computer and Fax, Multi-line phone system
• Ability to identify heart arrhythmia's
• Telemetry monitoring technician experience

Nice To Haves

• Previous Monitor Tech/Telemetry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate problem-solving skills with telemetry equipment as daily measured by observation and documentation
• Act as a resource to telemetry equipment
• Demonstrate accurate interpretation of EKG patterns as measured through daily observation by charge nurse and/or physician review with less than two exceptions annually (measured according to difficulty in interpretation).
• Identifies any changes in patient’s monitored rhythm accurately and immediately as measured by review of log by charge nurse and/or physician with less than two exceptions annually.
• Obtains and gives report to appropriate charge nurse and/or nurse every shift regarding patients rhythm status as measured through documentation
• Positively interacts with other members of the health care team, in order to meet the needs of the patient and family
• Pulls and documents appropriate information (patients name, diagnosis, reason for telemetry, and rhythm) every two hours on telemetry log as measured through documentation
• Maintain visitor log and entry logs

What This Job Offers

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