Telemetry Monitor Technician (Full Time / Days)

Texas Health•Flower Mound, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Telemetry Monitor Technician (Full Time / Days) Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. Work location: Texas Health Flower Mound, 4400 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound, TX 75028. Work hours: Full Time, 36 hours weekly, Days, 6:45 am - 7:15 pm, rotating weekends. 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
1 year of telemetry monitoring experience strongly preferred
GE Monitor experience highly preferred
Acute experience highly preferred
Basic understanding/ability to learn medical terminology

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.