Monitor Technician - Monitoring Central Telemetry

CHRISTUS Health•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Provides continual surveillance of electronic monitors for one or more patients in a centralized telemetry monitoring station and recognizes normal and abnormal rhythms. Documents rhythm changes and reports them promptly according to established protocol. The role requires thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition and responsibility for ensuring monitoring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use. The technician may also provide pulse oximetry monitoring and reporting. The technician performs constant electrocardiographic monitoring, tracks baseline rhythms, communicates changes to appropriate nursing staff, and documents monitoring information and communications. The role also includes related medical-record clerical tasks, equipment and supply maintenance, and effective communication with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, staff, patients, and families. Duties are performed professionally, with patient confidentiality protected in accordance with HIPAA.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Successful completion of an EKG class within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

EKG or arrhythmia interpretation background.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor patients’ electrocardiographic activity and remain aware of each patient’s baseline rhythm.
Recognize rhythm changes and ectopy, promptly communicate them to appropriate nursing staff, and document communications according to protocol.
Accurately document information obtained from cardiac monitoring equipment.
When required, log pulse oximetry readings and report alarms or deviations from normal parameters to the healthcare team.
Perform clerical tasks related to patients’ medical records, including placing strip reviews and alarm records in the record promptly when applicable.
Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, staff, patients, and family members, and facilitate communication with appropriate caregivers.
Ensure monitoring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use; use and maintain them properly.
Perform assigned department maintenance duties and ensure equipment is clean and functioning properly.
Notify the Director and/or Biomedical Engineering promptly about equipment malfunctions.
Demonstrate professionalism in teamwork and communication and protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Perform other duties as assigned.