Monitor Technician - Telemetry

CHRISTUS Health; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking a Monitor Technician to perform continuous electrocardiographic monitoring, promptly notifying nurses of rhythm changes, and accurately documenting data from cardiac monitoring equipment. This role serves older adolescent through geriatric patients.

You will monitor ECG rhythms, report changes to the RN, enter patient data into the central monitor, set alarms, and assist with equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of Monitor Tech course preferred.
• EKG within 90 days of hire/transfer date is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients by watching ECG rhythms and reporting changes to the RN.
• Enter patient information into the central monitor and maintain accurate records.
• Set and maintain alarm limits according to policy and report dysrhythmias to staff.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and ensure equipment is clean and ready for use.
• Assist with procurement of supplies and communicate equipment needs.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Monitor Tech course

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.

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