Telemetry Monitoring Tech - League City (Casual Appointment)

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

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About The Position

The Telemetry Monitoring Tech provides specialized advanced technical skills in all technical aspects of the telemetry monitoring system. The role supports continuous surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms, safe operation and maintenance of monitoring equipment, and communication of significant rhythm changes to responsible clinical staff.

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 required information.
• Adjust alarms and review trends and alarms.
• Clean and maintain telemetry monitors and holders, and account for monitors when patients are discharged and 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 for all monitored patients.
• Provide continual surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms at 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 a registered nurse.
• Participate in orienting and teaching nursing staff, physicians, and students about monitoring equipment.
• Assist with unit equipment maintenance, including performing 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.
• Practice positive guest and peer relations, participate in and support quality improvement activities, and demonstrate acceptable productivity and cost containment.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED