Monitor Technician - Telemetry

CHRISTUS Health; Landa Park Estates (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous cardiac monitoring for adult and geriatric patients. You will observe monitors, document findings, and promptly notify the RN of rhythm changes or alarms.

In this role you will maintain alarm limits, enter patient data into the central monitor, and support the nursing team with accurate ECG history and timely reports during your 7PM–7AM shift. Full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Monitor Tech course completion preferred.
• Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients continuously on central monitor.
• Notify RN of rhythm changes or alarm overages.
• Enter patient information into central monitor.
• Maintain alarm limits per policy.
• Provide hourly status summaries to Charge Nurse.
• Ensure monitoring equipment is clean and properly stored.
• Communicate effectively with staff and physicians.

Skills

ECG monitoring

Attention to detail

Communication

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Monitor Tech course

Tools

EKG machine

Job description

Summary:

The technician assumes the responsibilities for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring with rapid, accurate notification of questionable patterns, and provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Monitoring.
• Monitors ECG rhythms.
• After receiving report, watches cardiac monitors constantly and reports immediately to the appropriate RN any changes in rhythm or exceeding alarms parameters.
• Enters patient information and approved into central monitor.
• Sets and maintains alarm limits according to policy.
• Discharges patient as approved by the RN.
• Monitoring Equipment Maintenance.
• Assures that all monitoring equipment is clean and stored in their proper place.
• Uses equipment and supplies with proper care at all times. Demonstrates proper knowledge of equipment function and supplies.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the charge nurse and clinical equipment department.
• Takes responsibility for procurement of new supplies and informs Unit Director of supply needs as they occur.
• Communication.
• Punctually gives/receives report on assigned patients. Report includes current information displayed on screen and arrhythmia analysis/history of each patient.
• Give a brief and accurate summary to the Charge Nurse of the patient's status hourly.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with the medical staff.
• Assists the nurse in informing physician of patient ECG history.
• Accepts re-assignments and functions productively when reassigned.
• Answers phone quietly, quickly, and respectfully at all times. Accurately relays messages.
• Notifies RN of any dysrhythmia.
• Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
• Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
• Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of Monitor Tech course preferred.

Experience

• Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or education preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• EKG within 90 days of hire/transfer date is required.

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time