Monitor Tech

Baylor Scott & White Health; Woodway (TX); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

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Health benefits

401(k) match up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

PTO Day 1

Descripción de la vacante

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas is seeking a Monitor Technician to monitor, record, interpret, and document patients' electrocardiograph tracings on telemetry monitors. This role involves recognizing and reporting arrhythmias to medical staff.

Essential duties include operating cardiac monitoring systems, maintaining equipment, and accurately logging patient rhythm changes. The position requires enrollment in Cardiac Rhythm Test within a year and solid telemetry knowledge, with strong

Formación

• Must enroll in the Cardiac Rhythm Test within one year if not certified.
• Knowledge of heart anatomy and physiology related to ECG waves, complexes, time and voltage.
• Strong verbal and written communication, relational skills, and ability to work with a healthcare team.

Responsabilidades

• Operates cardiac monitoring systems and rhythm printers.
• Observes and documents ECG monitors and reports patient information to staff.
• Maintains and cleans equipment and reports malfunctions to Biomed staff.
• Sets up central station and monitors alarms, addressing false alarms as needed.
• Records patient rhythm changes and events in the patient log.

Conocimientos

Telemetry monitoring

ECG interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

ECG rhythm screens

Telemetry systems

Descripción del empleo

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Position: Monitor Tech

Location: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hilcrest

Schedule: FT, Days

Job Summary

The Monitor Technician monitors, records, interprets, and documents patients' electrocardiograph tracings on telemetry monitors. This position recognizes and reports arrhythmias to medical or nursing staff.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Operates complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system, and rhythm printers.
• Observes and documents ECG monitors following guidelines. Reports necessary information like patient name, room number, cardiac rhythm, dysrhythmia, and life-threatening situations to appropriate staff.
• Maintains, monitors, cleans equipment and reports any malfunctions to the appropriate Biomed person.
• Sets up central station. Monitors alarms, troubleshoots false alarms, and corrects improper placement.
• Helps with rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia detection. Labels monitor strips to show events like defibrillation, electrical-cardioversion, CPR, and code medication administration.
• Records information in the patient's log and keeps an accurate, neat account of the patient's cardiac monitoring status during care. Identifies and records the patient's rhythm and changes in rhythm and condition.

Key Success Factors

• Must enroll in the right educational program to receive the Cardiac Rhythm Test within one year if not currently certified.
• Understand heart anatomy and physiology related to waves, complexes, time, and voltage. This is shown through the conduction system and strip interpretation.
• Knowledge of telemetry services.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Relational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adjust to changes in the workload and work schedules.
• Ability to set priorities, make critical selections, and respond quickly to emergencies.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional way.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than (1) One Year of Experience