EKG Telemetry Monitor Technician, Nights

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for initiating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and discontinuing electrodes, leads, and transmitters. The technician will assess the quality of EKG tracings, interpret EKG strips to establish a baseline and identify changes, and maintain the telemetry log and monitoring equipment. The role involves continuous monitoring of patients, reporting critical arrhythmias to the RN immediately, and providing comprehensive documentation. The technician will also assist with orienting new staff, attend mandatory meetings and educational sessions, and utilize downtime effectively. This position is security-sensitive and requires adherence to UT Southwestern's EEO policies.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Telemetry experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Obtains Charge Nurse approval before discharging patient from system once all essential data has been printed.
• 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% 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% of scheduled staff meetings and 100% of mandatory educational sessions.
• Utilizes downtime to assist others and/or to provide additional assistance as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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