Telemetry Monitoring Tech - CLC ICU (Nights, Casual %3C= 19.99 hours)

UTMB Health•Texas City, TX

About The Position

The Telemetry Monitoring Tech provides specialized advanced technical skills in all technical aspects of the telemetry monitoring system. The role monitors and analyzes cardiac rhythms at the electrocardiographic Central Station, communicates significant findings promptly, supports patient care and safety, and maintains telemetry and other unit equipment. The position also supports staff education, quality improvement, cost containment, 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 telemetry 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 reconcile monitors at the end of each assigned shift.
Order monitoring supplies.
Obtain and document rhythm strips according to unit or department standards and maintain a log book of monitored patients.
Continuously surveil and analyze cardiac rhythms on the electrocardiographic Central Station.
Interpret EKG rhythms and recognize significant EKG events.
Communicate information to the responsible individual within an appropriate time frame and immediately report significant or life-threatening changes to an RN.
Participate in orienting and teaching nursing staff, physicians, and students about monitoring equipment.
Assist with unit equipment maintenance and perform daily quality checks of freestanding cardio-defibrillators.
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.
Promote positive guest and peer relations and function as an interdependent, supportive team member.
Participate in and support quality-improvement activities, demonstrate acceptable productivity, and practice cost containment.
Participate in and promote the development of self and others and adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.