Telemetry Monitor Tech – (Full-Time / Nights)

#REF!•Rockwall, TX

7d•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, Nights, 6:00pm - 6:00am, rotating weekends. Telemetry Monitoring Department Highlights: Supportive team environment. Staff longevity with tenure experience. Consistently in the top percentile for Patient Experience. Additional perks of being a Texas Health Telemetry Monitor Technician: 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. Entity Highlight: Texas Health Hospital Rockwall is proud to serve the growing areas of Rockwall County, Kaufman County, Hunt County, eastern Dallas County, southern Collin County, and outlying areas. Our caregivers live in these tight knit communities too therefore we have a particular interest in providing the best care possible for you - our neighbors, friends, and family members. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
1 year of telemetry monitoring experience strongly preferred
Basic understanding/ability to learn medical terminology

Nice To Haves

Cardiac telemetry experience is 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.