Telemetry Monitor Tech – Full Time Nights

#REF! • Rockwall, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Telemetry Monitor Technician (Full Time / Nights) Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location\: Texas Health Rockwall, 3150 Horizon Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032 Work hours\: Full Time, 36 hours weekly, Nights, 6p-6a, Days worked are variable based on requested shifts. Telemetry Monitoring Department Highlights: Supportive team environment. Staff longevity with tenure experience Consistently in the top percentile for Patient Experience

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Basic understanding/ability to learn medical terminology

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of telemetry monitoring experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in the set up and use of the telemetry monitoring equipment.
• Collects, reports, and documents patient information (rhythms/rate) timely and accurately.
• Seeks assistance, supervision, or consultation when unsure of rhythm(s) identification.
• Distinguishes and reports abnormalities and initiates action to provide continuity of care.
• Processes admission and discharge or patients in system promptly.
• Prepares monitor for next patient admission.
• Notifies patient’s primary RN promptly of any changes in patient’s monitor view.
• Communicates promptly of perceived risks specific to patient safety or immediate need for assistance to co-workers, nurses, and physicians/providers.
• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Assists with documentation that supports and meets hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Uses Professional Practice Model philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers, and all other disciplines.

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

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