Telemetry Monitoring Tech - Galveston (Nights) Job at UTMB Health, Galveston, TX

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  • UTMB Health
  • Galveston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of EMT – Paramedic program or graduation 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 telemetry monitoring 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.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Night shift.

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.

Job Tags

For contractors, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift,

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