EKG Telemetry Monitor Technician, Days

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The EKG Telemetry Monitor Technician provides continuous monitoring of patients, operates and troubleshoots telemetry monitoring equipment, interprets EKG strips, and communicates abnormal or critical arrhythmias to registered nurses. The role maintains monitoring documentation, equipment, and supplies; follows infection-control and safety procedures; and supports orientation and collaboration among staff. The position is security-sensitive and subject to criminal history record review under Texas Education Code 51.215.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience as a Monitor Tech or in a related field and/or successful completion of a Basic EKG course.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC), required upon hire.
Successfully pass the EKG exam with a score of 90% or greater.

Nice To Haves

Telemetry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Initiate, maintain, troubleshoot, and discontinue electrodes, leads, and transmitters as requested; select the appropriate lead for monitoring and assess tracing quality.
Interpret EKG strips, including rate, rhythm, PR, QRS, and QT intervals. Record and interpret strips for all patients at the beginning of each shift to establish a baseline and as needed for changes or significant events.
Do not discharge a patient from the system until essential data has been printed and Charge Nurse approval has been obtained.
Keep the telemetry log current and maintain monitoring equipment and supplies with consideration for cost containment.
Safely and accurately use equipment and troubleshoot the Telemetry Monitoring Station; follow infection-control and safety policies and procedures.
Immediately report abnormal and critical arrhythmias to the RN and assist with complete strip documentation during resuscitation.
Give the oncoming shift a report on rhythm, rate, and significant changes during the current shift.
Provide continuous monitoring and arrange coverage before leaving the area; never leave monitors unattended.
Pass the EKG exam administered by the clinical educator with a score of 90% or greater.
Take accountability for workplace actions and promptly report errors.
Orient new staff and students to work areas and collaborate with nursing staff and hospital employees to support retention of qualified personnel.
Attend at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings and 100% of mandatory educational sessions.
Use downtime to assist others or provide additional assistance as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
Paid Time Off available day one.
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
Paid parental leave benefit.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
On-site childcare.
Merit increases.