EKG Telemetry Monitor Technician, Days

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

On-site childcare

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Monitor Tech to perform telemetry monitoring and basic EKG interpretation. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year of related experience, and a current BLS certification.

Telemetry experience is preferred as you will be interpreting strips and ensuring patient safety. The candidate will maintain equipment, document essential data, and collaborate with nursing staff to support continuous monitoring and quality care.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1 year of experience as a Monitor Tech and/or completion of Basic EKG course; English reading/writing required.
• Licenses/Certifications: BLS certification required at hire; telemetry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, maintains, troubleshoots and discontinues electrodes, leads, and transmitters for monitoring.
• Interprets EKG strips: rate, rhythm, PR, QRS, QT; establish baseline and monitor changes.
• Keeps telemetry log current; maintains equipment and supplies; follows infection control policies.
• Reports abnormal/critical arrhythmias to RN; assists with documenting strips during resuscitation; hands off to oncoming shift.
• Ensures continuous monitoring and coverage; never leaves monitors unattended.
• Passes the EKG exam with 90%+ as required by clinical educator.
• Orients new staff; collaborates with nursing staff to retain qualified personnel.
• Attends 80% of scheduled staff meetings and 100% of mandatory educational sessions.
• Utilizes downtime to assist others and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Telemetry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience 1 year of experience as a Monitor Tech or related field and/or successful completion of a Basic EKG course
  Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Licenses and Certifications (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification, course by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required Upon Hire
  • Telemetry experience strongly preferred

JOB DUTIES

• Initiates, maintains, troubleshoots and discontinues electrodes, leads, and transmitters as requested. Selects appropriate lead for monitoring. Assesses quality of tracing as compared to baseline, lack of electrical interference and freedom of artifact.
• Interprets EKG strips including rate, rhythm, PR, QRS and QT intervals. Records/interprets strips on all patients at the beginning of each shift to establish a baseline and then as needed for changes or significant events. Does not discharge patient from system until all essential data has been printed and obtains Charge Nurse approval.
• Keeps telemetry log current. Maintains monitoring equipment and supplies with consideration for cost containment. Demonstrates ability to safely and accurately use all equipment and troubleshoot Telemetry Monitoring Station. Follows infection control and safety policies and procedures.
• Reports abnormal and critical arrhythmias to RN immediately. Assists with providing complete documentation of strips during resuscitation. Gives report to oncoming shift: rhythm, rate, and any significant changes noted during the current shift.
• Provides continuous monitoring and obtains coverage when leaving the area. Monitors are never left unattended.
• Successfully pass the EKG exam (90% or greater) administered by the clinical educator.
• Assumes accountability for all actions in the workplace. Reports errors promptly.
• Orients new staff and students to work areas. Collaborates with other nursing staff and hospital employees to create an environment that is conducive to the retention of qualified personnel.
• Attends at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings and 100% of mandatory educational sessions.
• Utilizes downtime to assist others and/or to provide additional assistance as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.