Telemetry Monitor Technician - One day shift, One night shift

Coralvita; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Coralvita is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Tech to continually observe telemetry units and promptly alert appropriate personnel to significant changes in readings. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, professional standards, and the ability to act independently.

Ideal candidates have healthcare experience with telemetry monitoring, BLS certification, and a commitment to accuracy, attendance, and clear communication with patients and coworkers. English as primary language is assumed.

Qualifications

• One year of healthcare experience with telemetry monitoring preferred.
• Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.
• Current BLS certification preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly with coworkers and patients.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to apply professional standards of practice and maintain attendance.

Responsibilities

• Continually observe telemetry monitors and report significant rhythmic changes to the appropriate personnel.
• Complete required clerical tasks and perform equipment checks as needed.
• Remain current with literature and techniques related to the position and maintain in-services.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with staff and other healthcare facilities.
• Identify learning needs and teach patients and families; communicate effectively with the team.
• Attend facility meetings and participate in hospital safety programs.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Healthcare experience

BLS certification

Attention to detail

Independent decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for continual monitoring of telemetry units and promptly alerting appropriate personnel of significant changes in readings.

Supervises the following positions: None

High school diploma or equivalent required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

One (1) year of experience in healthcare with previous telemetry monitoring experience and/or equivalent education in telemetry monitoring and reading preferred.

Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.

Previous Telemetry Monitoring experience and/or equivalent education in telemetry monitoring and reading required.

Current BLS certification from a CORALVITA-approved vendor preferred. Ability to project a professional image.

Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.

Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.

Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions. Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Current BLS certification from a CORALVITA-approved vendor preferred.

Regular and punctual attendance.

English is the primary language of the facility. Ability to read and write, communicate clearly with co-workers and customers and to respond to appropriate questions regarding work process or work product.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals as appropriate to the position.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. Ability to define and solve problems and collect data.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to identify and implement components of the Telemetry Monitor Tech process. Identify learning needs and teach patients and families. Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals. Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

Job Function

Approximate

% of Time

Continually observe and analyze telemetry monitors and immediately report significant changes in rhythms to the appropriate personnel

80%

Completing required clerical tasks as assigned. Clean and perform equipment checks as required.

15%

Remain current with literature/techniques related to position and maintain updated in-services and tools as necessary and appropriate.

5%

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent working relationships with co-workers, health care professionals and other health related facilities and organizations as appropriate.
• Promote Organization philosophy, mission and objectives within and to patients and customers outside the hospital.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time. Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of patient and hospital property.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with hospital policies.
• Demonstrates satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact and deal tactfully with facility staff, Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors, and government agencies.
• Ability to carry out essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities.
• Appropriately accesses the resources of the company’s corporate offices for consultation and support. Routinely shares professional knowledge with staff, managers and hospital personnel.
• Attend and participate in facility meetings.
• Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of the facility.
• Participate in hospital wide safety program identifyin