Monitor Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Westover Hills Baptist Hospital is seeking a Monitor Tech to provide telemetry monitoring based on patient age and rhythm. You will identify arrhythmias and perform related duties while maintaining accurate data and patient records.

The role requires high school graduation with preferred ECG training and basic competency within 30 days of hire. Join our team in a high-coverage cardiology environment with focus on patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Basic Dysrhythmia Competency within 30 days of hire.
• ECG course completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment per physician orders.
• Ensures proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots problems as needed.
• Collects, transmits and documents patient data with correct rhythm/interval measurements.
• Maintains monitored patients in the Central Surveillance system and verifies alarm parameters.
• Greets, screens and assists with callers, transcribes orders and helps with records.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ECG course (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Westover Hills Baptist 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 Westover Hills Baptist 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. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

General Functions:

• 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
• Assembles and maintains patient medical records including posting of results
• Monitors requisitions, tracks and reports supplies, equipment, maintenance and repair services
• Exhibits service excellence and demonstrates Studer Principles and “must haves”
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School graduate or equivalent.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Completion of an ECG course is preferred.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Previous monitor tech experience

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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