EKG Telemetry Monitor Technician, Nights

UT Southwestern Medical Center-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Dallas, TX
5,001-10,000 employees
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With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

  • Initiates, maintains, troubleshoots and discontinues electrodes, leads, and transmitters as requested. Selects appropriate lead for monitoring. Assesses quality of tracing as compared to baseline, lack of electrical interference and freedom of artifact.
  • Interprets EKG strips including rate, rhythm, PR, QRS and QT intervals. Records/interprets strips on all patients at the beginning of each shift to establish a baseline and then as needed for changes or significant events. Does not discharge patient from system until all essential data has been printed and obtains Charge Nurse approval.
  • Keeps telemetry log current. Maintains monitoring equipment and supplies with consideration for cost containment. Demonstrates ability to safely and accurately use all equipment and troubleshoot Telemetry Monitoring Station. Follows infection control and safety policies and procedures.
  • Reports abnormal and critical arrhythmias to RN immediately. Assists with providing complete documentation of strips during resuscitation. Gives report to oncoming shift: rhythm, rate, and any significant changes noted during the current shift.
  • Provides continuous monitoring and obtains coverage when leaving the area. Monitors are never left unattended.
  • Successfully pass the EKG exam (90%25 or greater) administered by the clinical educator.
  • Assumes accountability for all actions in the workplace. Reports errors promptly.
  • Orients new staff and students to work areas. Collaborates with other nursing staff and hospital employees to create an environment that is conducive to the retention of qualified personnel.
  • Attends at least 80%25 of scheduled staff meetings and 100%25 of mandatory educational sessions.
  • Utilizes downtime to assist others and/or to provide additional assistance as requested.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1 year of experience as a Monitor Tech or related field and/or successful completion of a Basic EKG course
  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
  • (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification, course by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required Upon Hire
  • An updated resume with all relevant work experience, education, vocational training, certifications, and/or licenses.
  • A copy of training diplomas or certificates.
  • A copy of certifications and/or licenses.
  • Telemetry experience strongly preferred
  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-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
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