Monitor Tech - Telemetry

Huntsville Memorial Hospital; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Huntsville Memorial Hospital is looking for a Monitor Tech to provide surveillance of telemetry monitors across the facility. This role involves accurate EKG rhythm interpretation, notifying nursing staff of changes, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to work in a team, and experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Benefits include health care, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Current C.N.A certification, EMT-B or EMT-I preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continual surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms.
• Escalate significant changes to a Registered Nurse immediately.
• Operate and troubleshoot telemetry monitoring system.

Skills

Telemetric surveillance

EKG rhythm interpretation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems

Telemetry monitoring system

Job description

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the Monitor Tech provides surveillance of telemetry monitors throughout the hospital. Performs accurate EKG rhythm interpretation and other electrocardiography functions that support the healthcare team in delivering high quality care. Provides notification to appropriate nursing staff when telemetry monitor changes are noted. Serves as a patient advocate within the health care system. Maintains adequate unit stock and equipment inventories, provides clerical support related to patient care. Demonstrates understanding of the philosophy and objectives; adheres to policies and procedures of the department and organization.

Machines, Tools & Equipment

• Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems
• Oxygen / Suction Equipment

Essential Job Functions

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

• Provides precise continual surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms on electrocardiographic central monitoring station, documenting per established procedure; interprets ECG rhythms, recognizes significant ECG events
• Escalates significant or life‑threatening changes immediately, utilizing appropriate ECG algorithm, to a Registered Nurse, as appropriate; communicates information in a clear, concise and accurate manner to the responsible individual within established timeframe
• Obtains rhythm strips per hospital cardiac telemetry procedure; measures, analyzes and documents findings
• Operates, cleans and troubleshoots all functions of the telemetry monitoring system; accounts for all monitors at the end of each assigned shift
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients and enters all required information in telemetry monitoring system
• Demonstrates teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance.
• Maintains equipment and supplies
• Communicates effectively, reporting appropriate information to nursing staff
• Maintains patient charts and all other administrative duties as assigned
• Demonstrates adaptability, problem solving and professional behavior at all times
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement programs
• Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI
• Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: One year of experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: none required; current C.N.A certification, EMT-B or EMT-I preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Frequent: sitting & reaching.
• Occasional: standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, & kneeling.
• Visual and hearing acuity required. Work is mostly inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature. Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources