Monitor Tech| P7 CMR & Thoracic/Cardiovascular Unit (7P-7A)

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated professionals to join their Telemetry/Thoracic/Cardiovascular Unit. This role involves continuous observation and documentation of patients' cardiac rhythms in a dynamic surgical telemetry environment. You will play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and care by promptly reporting any changes in cardiac conditions. With a focus on teamwork and patient outcomes, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to life-saving healthcare practices. Join a mission-driven organization committed to excellence in patient care and education, and make a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in EKG/cardiac monitoring is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document EKG/cardiac rhythm and vital signs.
• Report changes in cardiac rhythms to nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate telemetry logs and documentation.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Cardiac rhythm identification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

The Telemetry/Thoracic/Cardiovascular Unit provides care to patients admitted to the unit. This is a 32 bed surgical telemetry unit, patients having surgical procedures who may have developed arrhythmias.

Shift: 3 x 12 hours: 7pm to 7am including rotating weekends and holidays.

Function: Responsible for the continuous observation, identification and documentation of changes in patient cardiac rate/rhythm.

Scope: Impacts outcome of patient care.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Monitors and documents EKG / cardiac rhythm, non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) and pulse oximetry (SpO2).
2. Promptly reports changes in cardiac rhythms to nurse.
3. Maintains accurate documentation of all admissions/discharges/transfers and associated telemetry logs.
4. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Required: One year prior experience in EKG / cardiac monitoring. No experience required with preferred education. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information:

• Requisition ID: 174122
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Evenings, Nights, Rotating, Varied, Weekends
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 47,500
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No
• Science Jobs: No