Monitor Tech Part Time Various Shifts

Baptist Health; Texas; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a Monitor Tech to oversee cardiac monitoring and ensure patient safety. The role involves analyzing cardiac rhythms, maintaining monitoring equipment, and collaborating with nursing staff to provide top-notch patient care. Ideal candidates will have experience in telemetry and a strong commitment to patient confidentiality and safety.

Qualifications

• Must pass ECG competency assessment with 84% or higher.
• Prior experience as a Monitor Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze cardiac rhythms and notify nurses of changes.
• Maintain technical operation of the monitoring station.
• Coordinate telemetry initiation and discontinuation with nursing staff.

Skills

Cardiac Rhythm Analysis

Telemetry Monitoring

Communication

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital

Recognized by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Walker Hospital is a 267-bed facility located in Jasper and committed to serving the diverse needs of our growing community. Among the comprehensive and compassionate services offered at Baptist Health Walker Hospital are bariatrics, behavioral health, cardiac care, emergency room care, gynecology, neurology, obstetrics, orthopedics, physical therapy, advanced stroke treatment, surgical care and urology.

Position Summary

Monitor Tech is responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication, and documentation of cardiac rhythms andrhythm components.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm.

• Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis.

• Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance every 6 hoursand PRN with established protocols.

• Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component changes and follows current escalation protocol.

• Notifies Registered Nurse if patient off monitor and follows current escalation protocol.

• Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation of the central monitoring station.

• Maintains/checks high and low alarm settings on every telemetry patient each shift.

• Gives/accepts shift reports to provide current patient information.

• Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and discontinuation of telemetry.

• Identifies and troubleshoots routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiates biomedical repairs as necessary.

• Advances own current knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation.

• Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times.

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, stateand local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Safeguards electronic Equipment, keeping liquids away from computers, telemetry monitors, and phones.

• Maintains physical environment conducive to continuous telemetry monitoring, including but not limited to noise reduction andminimal foot traffic.

• Answers the telephone promptly and courteously, identifying self and responding to requests.

• Supports new ideas and promotes positive change. Remains calm and helpful during stressful situations.

• Attends staff meetings and meets all mandatory education requirements.

• Demonstrates commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at alltimes.

• Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.

• Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned

• Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently

Qualifications

Education/Training:High school graduate or equivalent.

Monitor Technician with prior related experience AND who has passed an ECG competency assessment must pass Rhythm Test with grade of 84% or higher. If grade is below 84%, individual must take Orlando Health’s basic ECG courseand pass the exam within 60 days.

Monitor technician without previous related experience must take basic ECG course and complete the Rhythm Test within 60 days with a pass rate of 84% or higher.