Telemetry Monitoring Tech - CLC ICU (Nights, Casual <= 19.99 hours)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Texas City, TX

About The Position

Provides specialized advanced technical skills in all technical aspects of the telemetry monitoring system. The role conducts continual surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms at the electrocardiographic Central Station, recognizes and communicates significant events, and immediately reports significant or life-threatening changes to a registered nurse. It also supports equipment maintenance, a safe environment, patient and family rights, quality improvement, and teamwork.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of an EMT–Paramedic program, graduation from a related allied health sciences program, or one year of related experience.
Passing score of 80% or higher on UTMB’s arrhythmia test.

Responsibilities

Operate and troubleshoot all functions of the telemetry monitoring system.
Admit, transfer, and discharge patients in the system and enter required information.
Adjust alarms and review trends and alarms.
Clean and maintain telemetry monitors and holders, account for monitors upon patient discharge, and account for all monitors at the end of each assigned shift.
Order monitoring supplies.
Obtain and document rhythm strips according to unit or department standards.
Maintain a log book on all monitored patients.
Provide continual surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms on the electrocardiographic Central Station.
Interpret EKG rhythms and recognize significant EKG events.
Communicate rhythm information to the responsible individual within an appropriate time frame and immediately report significant or life-threatening changes to a registered nurse.
Participate in orienting and teaching nursing staff, physicians, and students about monitoring equipment.
Assist with maintenance of unit equipment and perform daily quality checks of freestanding cardio-defibrillators.
Help maintain a safe environment by ensuring equipment has current electrical and maintenance inspections and reporting malfunctioning equipment.
Provide age-appropriate interaction and care as indicated; use aseptic techniques and infection control measures.
Recognize patient care priorities, treatment plans, objectives, and potential crises.
Respect and support patient and family rights; maintain positive guest and peer relations.
Participate in and support quality improvement activities, demonstrate acceptable productivity and cost containment, and function as an interdependent and supportive team member.
Participate in and promote the development of self and others; adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.