Telemetry Monitoring Tech - LCH (Days)

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 log book 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.
   

  SALARY RANGE:

Commensurate with experience.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Full-Time Nights