Pediatric Telemetry Monitor Technician

Nexus Health Systems; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas seeks a dependable Monitor Technician to provide continuous observation of patients’ cardiac and respiratory rhythms, recognizing rhythm changes and responding to alarms to support patient safety. The role includes unit secretary duties as needed while prioritizing accurate monitoring.

You will work with RNs and other care-team members, apply monitor leads, admit/discharge patients in the system, and participate in shift reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current telemetry or cardiac-monitoring certification required.
• Must maintain all required certifications in good standing throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and interpret patients’ cardiac and respiratory rhythms.
• Identify emergency rhythms, arrhythmias, baseline changes, and other abnormalities requiring immediate attention.
• Promptly notify the appropriate RN, LVN, or charge nurse of rhythm changes, alarms, or unusual patient circumstances.
• Maintain ongoing communication with nursing staff regarding monitor status and relevant patient information.
• Verify alarm limits at the beginning of each shift and adjust or recheck them throughout the shift as needed.
• Apply monitor leads and electrodes using bedside monitors or portable transmitters.
• Accurately admit and discharge patients within the monitoring system.
• Establish patient-specific alarm parameters as directed.
• Complete accurate shift reports and communicate essential information to the oncoming Monitor Technician.
• Initiate Code Blue or Rapid Response procedures at the direction of nursing staff.
• Ensure critical laboratory results are promptly communicated to the patient’s assigned nurse when necessary.
• Complete all required monitoring and patient-care documentation each shift.
• Prioritize monitoring responsibilities while assisting visitors and supporting unit operations.
• Receive incoming facility calls and provide professional service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritize patient safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Telemetry monitoring certification

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas seeks a dependable Monitor Technician to provide continuous observation of patients’ cardiac and respiratory rhythms, recognizing rhythm changes and responding to alarms to support patient safety. The role includes unit secretary duties as needed while prioritizing accurate monitoring.

You will work with RNs and other care-team members, apply monitor leads, admit/discharge patients in the system, and participate in shift reporting.