Telemetry Tech-PRN Day%27s

#REF!•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The professional Monitor Tech exhibits understanding of basic human needs as well as demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient’s affiliations. This is a fast-paced, teaching environment with growth opportunities. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth is a 222-bed full-service facility that includes surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy, adult critical care, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, which has been serving Tarrant County residents since 1987, has 1,100 employees, 120 volunteers, and more than 600 physicians on its medical staff. The hospital is a Pathway to Excellence® designated hospital by American Nurses Credentialing Center, a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required.
Basic Understanding/ability to learn medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
Completes safety checklists and quality controls as required.
Assures that alarms are activated with appropriate settings and are sufficiently audible.
Cleans all monitors per manufacturer’s instructions after each use.
Reports equipment malfunction and/or failure immediately per escalation procedures.
Answers telephone, intercom, and/or Vocera timely and in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate party.
Maintains an orderly and clean work area in compliance with regulatory standards.
Serves as a patient advocate.
Assists with documentation that supports and meets hospital and regulatory requirements.
Complies with personnel policies i.e., Attendance, ID badge, Dress Code, et. al.
Maintains appropriate monitoring skills and takes steps in own development plan.
Uses Professional Practice Model philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers, and all other disciplines.
Actively participates in informal training, development, and evaluation of team members.
Practices acceptable use of interpersonal relationship skills with patients, families, co- workers, physicians, all disciplines, and other customers.
Works assigned schedule and adjusts to help meet departmental and patient needs.
Accepts other duties, as assigned.