Cardiac Monitor Technician

Texas Children's Hospital•Houston, TX

About The Position

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician who works effectively in a fast-paced setting. The role manages telemetry equipment and monitors patients, while also providing clerical assistance, medical records management, order communication, charge posting, and coordination of ancillary testing and procedures. The position involves a 12-hour night shift. Successful candidates must complete respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to identify heart arrhythmias.
Ability to operate a computer and fax machine.
Ability to operate a multi-line phone system.
Ability to work a 12-hour night shift.
Successful candidates are required to undergo respiratory fit testing.

Nice To Haves

Previous Monitor Tech/Telemetry experience is strongly preferred.
Telemetry monitoring technician experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate problem-solving skills with telemetry equipment, as measured through daily observation and documentation.
Act as a resource for telemetry equipment.
Interpret EKG patterns accurately, with performance reviewed daily by a charge nurse and/or physician.
Identify changes in a patient’s monitored rhythm accurately and immediately.
Obtain and give each shift’s report to the appropriate charge nurse and/or nurse regarding patients’ rhythm status, and document the report.
Interact positively with other members of the health care team to meet the needs of patients and families.
Record appropriate patient information—including 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.