Monitor Tech

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health System is seeking a Monitor Tech to provide telemetry monitoring and data collection in a fast-paced hospital setting in Texas. You will set up and calibrate equipment, monitor patient rhythms, and communicate findings to RNs to ensure patient safety.

The role requires a High School diploma (ECG course preferred) and basic dysrhythmia competency within 30 days of hire; prior monitor tech experience is a plus, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an ECG course is preferred.
• Previous monitor tech experience is a plus.
• Basic dysrhythmia competency within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician’s order.
• Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems identified as necessary.
• Collects, transmits and documents pertinent patient data to the Registered Nurse with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm change.
• Maintains current monitored patients in the Central Surveillance computer system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients on computer monitor, as necessary.
• Maintains small equipment log
• Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff; documents on logs and monitors strips per policy
• Greets, screens and processes incoming unit/dept calls, patients, visitors and messages
• Transcribes physician orders, enters tests, treatment requests into computer system

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Attention to detail

Patient data collection

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ECG course (preferred)

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Overview

Saint Luke's Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Saint Luke's Hospital, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That's Why We Offer More Than a Job - We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance


• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match


• Generous paid time off


• Career development and continuing education opportunities


• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts


• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program


• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Monitor Tech provides appropriate telemetry monitoring based on patient's age and rhythm. Demonstrates knowledge of arrhythmia identification and analysis. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician’s order


• Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems identified as necessary.


• Collects, transmits and documents pertinent patient data to the Registered Nurse with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm change


• Maintains current monitored patients in the Central Surveillance computer system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients on computer monitor, as necessary


• Maintains small equipment log


• Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff; documents on logs and monitors strips per policy


• Greets, screens and processes incoming unit/dept calls, patients, visitors and messages


• Transcribes physician orders, enters tests, treatment requests into computer system

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School graduate or equivalent.

PREFERRED EDUCATION : Completion of an ECG course is preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Previous monitor tech experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE : NA

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NA

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Basic Dysrhythmia Competency within 30 days of hire

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School graduate or equivalent.

PREFERRED EDUCATION : Completion of an ECG course is preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Previous monitor tech experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE : NA

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NA

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Basic Dysrhythmia Competency within 30 days of hire

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• Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician’s order


• Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems identified as necessary.


• Collects, transmits and documents pertinent patient data to the Registered Nurse with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm change


• Maintains current monitored patients in the Central Surveillance computer system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients on computer monitor, as necessary


• Maintains small equipment log


• Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff; documents on logs and monitors strips per policy


• Greets, screens and processes incoming unit/dept calls, patients, visitors and messages


• Transcribes physician orders, enters tests, treatment requests into computer system