Montior Tech - Med-Surg/Tele PRN Rotating

Job Summary Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Monitor Tech that provides indirect care in the department setting. Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac screen or telemetry monitors. Meets communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders from records with notation and signatures by nursing staff. Prepares and compiles records in the department. Maintains regulatory body requirements, policies and procedures and participates in performance improvement activities. Clients served are predominately adults eighteen (18) year of age and older. Occasionally adolescents, pediatrics and infants are seen. Responsibilities Approaches family and visitors in a kind and professional manner. Gives explanations and verbal reassurances consistently to family and visitors. Interacts professionally with co-workers and other healthcare providers. Fosters communication between multiple disciplines on the behalf of the patient. Participates in informal conferences involving the care of patients. Answers the telephone and intercom in a timely and polite manner. Communicates ideas for improvement to the unit manager/charge nurse. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Organizes and manages activities to show consideration of the unit as a whole. Reflects knowledge and judgment in decisions and actions within the job description of the monitor technician. Is aware of patient condition and whereabouts when patient is out of the unit. Communicates information about dysrhythmias to the charge nurse and primary care nurse. Demonstrates competency in interpreting dysrhythmias. Orders supplies and stocks as required. Assists in recording information for performance improvement activities. Runs and posts rhythm strips at the specified times. Demonstrates knowledge of computer system. Accepts additional assignments willingly. Qualifications High school diploma or the equivalent. Monitor tech certificate or completion of EKG class. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred. Basic computer knowledge. Word processing Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas. We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals. We are located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute. Our work environment includes Modern Office Setting On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available) Collaborative Teams Team Member engagement opportunities Competitive pay Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN) Consider a career move to Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Sunnyvale and join our exceptional team committed to something better. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tenet Healthcare