Telemetry Monitoring Tech - League City (Casual Appointment)

UTMB Health•League City, TX

About The Position

Provides specialized advanced technical skills in all technical aspects of the telemetry monitoring system. The position provides continual surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms on an electrocardiographic Central Station, communicates significant findings, and supports safe, effective patient care. The role also includes maintaining monitoring and unit equipment, helping orient and teach staff and students, and participating in quality improvement and team activities.

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 monitoring system and enter all required information.
Adjust alarms and review trends and alarms.
Clean and maintain telemetry monitors and holders, and account for monitors upon patient discharge and 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 on all monitored patients.
Provide continual surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms on the electrocardiographic Central Station.
Interpret EKG rhythms, recognize significant EKG events, and communicate information to the responsible individual within an appropriate time frame.
Immediately report significant or life-threatening changes to a registered nurse.
Participate in orienting and teaching nursing staff, physicians, and students regarding 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; and respect and support patient and family rights.
Practice positive guest and peer relations, 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, and adhere to internal controls and the reporting structure.