Monitor Technician - Day Shift Part Time

Houston Methodist•Houston, TX

55d•Onsite

About The Position

At Houston Methodist, the Monitor Technician position is responsible for performing accurate EKG rhythm interpretation and other in electrocardiography functions that support the interprofessional healthcare team in delivering high quality, cost-effective care. This position maintains competency in electrocardiography (EKG), monitoring/computer skills, and pulse oximetry (SpO2) as appropriate. The Monitor Technician position employs effective, prompt communication throughout the hospital complex.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EKG interpretation skills
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND
Must have one of the following within one year of hire/transfer into this role: • CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCI) • CET - Certified EKG Technician (NHA) • ECG - Certified ECG Technician (ACA) • CET - Certified EKG Technician (NPS) • CMT-BC - Certified Monitor Technician (ABCM) • NRCEKG - Nationally Registered Certified EKG Technician (NAHP) • ECG - Board Certified (ABCM) • CRAT - Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CCI) • National Telemetry Technician (NTA)
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
Successful completion of validated Basic EKG proficiency exam with a score of 80% and correct identification of lethal dysrhythmias during initial and ongoing orientation
Maintains competency in pulse oximetry (SpO2), as appropriate
Demonstrates proficiency in the use and maintenance of equipment such as Remote Viewing Station (RVS), transmitters, monitoring equipment, computers, facsimile, Sickbay, EPIC and printer

Nice To Haves

Prior healthcare and/or medical terminology experience preferred

Responsibilities

Promotes to a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results.
Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance.
Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
Provides direct patient care by performing patient preparation for monitoring.
Organizes workload, utilizing all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks.
Receives information from various sources that is assimilated and communicated in an accurate, timely and effective manner.
Demonstrates progressive skills through peer-to-peer accountability towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.
Accurately demonstrates EKG rhythm interpretation. As appropriate, monitors O2 sats, understanding parameters when to call a nurse.
Promotes quality patient care by vigilant identification of changes or abnormalities in EKG morphology.
Provides and accurately processes documents, quality data, and related centralized telemetry monitor (CTM) records.
Ensures all patient care equipment has had QC performed as required, is in safe working order prior to use and documents findings accordingly.
Reports ¿near misses¿ and inputs errors promptly into TAPS to improve processes and identify trends.
Contributes to identification of corrective action and improvement activities and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety
Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
Participates in department projects and shared governance activities.
Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action.
Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.
Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.