Monitor Technician - Monitoring Central Telemetry - PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional for a vital role in patient monitoring. This position involves continual surveillance of electronic monitors, ensuring timely documentation and communication of any changes in patient rhythms. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in EKG/arrhythmia interpretation and excellent communication skills. Join a team that values professionalism and teamwork while providing essential care to patients in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition.
• Good written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Constant electro-cardiographic monitoring of patients.
• Communicates changes in rhythms to appropriate Nursing staff.
• Accurately performs clerical tasks related to patient’s medical record.

Skills

EKG/arrhythmia interpretation

Communication skills

Medical terminology

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 changes 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.

Spohn Hospital Alice was built in 1999 to serve the healthcare needs of people in Alice and the surrounding communities. The hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center and is licensed for 186 beds and offers comprehensive medical and surgical services including pediatrics, obstetrics, skilled nursing, emergency and intensive care, as well as cardiac and comprehensive services.

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 Type:

Per Diem As Needed