Monitor Technician - Central Telemetry

CHRISTUS Health; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Continuous Telemetry Monitor to join their team. This role involves constant monitoring of patients' cardiac rhythms and timely communication of changes to nursing staff, along with additional clerical tasks. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and strong communication skills, with preference given to those with EKG interpretation experience. This full-time position offers a dynamic work schedule and a chance to contribute to patient care in a busy medical facility.

Qualifications

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring of patients.
• Communicates changes in rhythms to nursing staff and documents appropriately.
• Performs clerical tasks related to the patient’s medical record.

Skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary:

Provides continual surveillance of electronic monitors for one or more patients in a centralized telemetry monitoring station, with the ability to recognize normal and abnormal rhythms. Documents change in rhythm and reports these changes timely and according to established protocol. Requires thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition. Responsible for assuring monitoring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use. May also provide pulse oximetry monitoring and reporting.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels’ strong population growth. Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to open-heart surgery.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring of patients. Is aware of baseline rhythm for all patients being monitored.
• Communicates changes in rhythms, ectopy, etc., immediately to appropriate Nursing staff; ensures all communications are documented appropriately.
• Provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment.
• May be required to log pulse oximetry readings and report any alarms and/or deviation from normal parameters to the healthcare team.
• Accurately performs clerical tasks related to the patient’s medical record, places reports (strip reviews, alarm records) on the medical record in a timely manner if applicable for the facility/location.
• Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team. Communicates appropriately with physicians, staff members, and patient/family members. Facilitates communication to appropriate caregivers.
• Responsible for assuring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use. Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Performs assigned department maintenance duties. Ensures equipment is clean and functioning properly. Notifies Director and/or Biomedical Engineering of any malfunctions in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates professionalism in teamwork and communication.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients in adherence with HIPAA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills

Experience

• EKG/arrhythmia interpretation background highly preferred
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Successful completion of an EKG class required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
• BLS certification preferred (AHA)

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time