Monitor Technician

Texas Children's Careers • Austin, TX

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About The Position

We are searching for a Monitor Technician-someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll manage telemetry equipment and monitor patients. You will provide clerical assistance, medical records management, order communication, charge posting, and coordinate ancillary testing/procedures. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Training in age appropriate EKG interpretation
• Experience as a Monitor Technician

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate problem-solving skills with telemetry equipment as daily measured by observation and documentation
• Act as a resource to telemetry equipment
• Demonstrate accurate interpretation of EKG patterns as measured through daily observation by charge nurse and/or physician review with less than two exceptions annually
• Identifies any changes in patient’s monitored rhythm accurately and immediately as measured by review of log by charge nurse and/or physician with less than two exceptions annually
• Obtains and gives report to appropriate charge nurse and/or nurse every shift regarding patients rhythm status as measured through documentation
• Positively interacts with other members of the health care team, in order to meet the needs of the patient and family
• Pulls and documents appropriate information (patients name, diagnosis, reason for telemetry, and rhythm) every two hours on telemetry log as measured through documentation
• Maintain visitor log and entry logs

Benefits

• Scheduled 8 weeks in advance
• 2 twelve hour shifts per week
• 2 weekends per every 4 weeks

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees