Telemetry Monitoring Tech - Galveston (Nights)

Telemetry Monitoring Tech - Galveston (Nights)

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

Patient Care

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2603401

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Successful completion of EMT– Paramedic program orgraduation from related allied health sciences program or one (1) year related experience.Passing score of 80% or higher of UTMB’s arrhythmia test.

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide specialized advanced technical skills in all technical aspects of the telemetrymonitoring system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operates and troubleshoots all functions of the telemetry monitoring system:

• Admits, transfers, and discharges patient and enters all required information in telemetry monitoring system.

• Adjusts alarms.

• Reviews trends and alarms.

• Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge.

• Accounts for all monitors at the end of each assigned shift.

• Orders monitoring supplies.

• Obtains and documents rhythm strips per unit/department standards

• Maintains logbook on all monitored patients.

• Provides precise continual surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms on electrocardiographic Central Station:

• Interprets EKG rhythms.

• Recognizes significant EKG events.

• Communicates information to the responsible individual within an appropriate time frame.

• Immediately reports significant or life-threatening changes to a RN.

• Participates in orienting and teaching of nursing staff, physicians and students as related to monitoring equipment.

• Assists with maintenance of unit equipment.

• Performs daily quality checks of freestanding cardio-defibrillators.

• Maintains a safe environment:

• Ensures that equipment has current electrical and maintenance inspections.

• Reports all malfunctioning equipment.

• Provides age-appropriate interaction and care as indicated.

• Uses aseptic techniques and infection control measures in performance of duties.

• Recognizes patient care priorities, treatment plans, objectives, and potential crisis.

• Respects and supports patient / family rights.

• Practices positive guest and peer relations.

• Participates in and supports quality improvement activities.

• Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.

• Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member.

• Participates in and promotes the development of self and others.

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform related duties as required.

SALARY RANGE:

Salary commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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