Telemetry Tech-Part-Time Night's

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Telemetry Monitor Technician role at Texas Health Fort Worth involves monitoring patient telemetry, collecting and reporting patient information (rhythms/rate) accurately, and ensuring the proper functioning of telemetry equipment. This position is in a fast-paced, teaching environment with opportunities for growth. The technician will work with a variety of patients and collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and patient safety. The role also includes administrative tasks such as processing patient admissions and discharges, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a clean work area.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required.
Basic Understanding/ability to learn medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

The professional Monitor Tech exhibits understanding of basic human needs as well as demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient’s affiliations.

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.
Completes safety checklists and quality controls as required.
Assures that alarms are activated with appropriate settings and are sufficiently audible.
Cleans all monitors per manufacturer’s instructions after each use.
Reports equipment malfunction and/or failure immediately per escalation procedures.
Answers telephone, intercom, and/or Vocera timely and in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate party.
Maintains an orderly and clean work area in compliance with regulatory standards.
Serves as a patient advocate.
Assists with documentation that supports and meets hospital and regulatory requirements.
Complies with personnel policies i.e., Attendance, ID badge, Dress Code, et. al.
Maintains appropriate monitoring skills and takes steps in own development plan.
Uses Professional Practice Model philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers, and all other disciplines.
Actively participates in informal training, development, and evaluation of team members.
Practices acceptable use of interpersonal relationship skills with patients, families, co- workers, physicians, all disciplines, and other customers.
Works assigned schedule and adjusts to help meet departmental and patient needs.
Accepts other duties, as assigned.