Telemetry Monitor Technician - Centralized Tele Monitoring - Prn- Nights

Telemetry Monitor Technician - Centralized Tele Monitoring

Fast-paced, high volume Centralized Tele Monitoring department is looking for top skilled Telemetry Monitor Technician.  Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093

Work hours: PRN - Nights/As needed: 12-hour shifts (1845 - 0715) 

Centralized Tele Monitoring Department Highlights

• Self-scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth,
• Fast-Paced, high-volume department 
• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team  

Here's What You Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• CLIAFE, must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
• One year of direct patient care experience involving Telemetry Monitoring required or
• Completion of educational program which includes Telemetry Monitoring required  
• Completion of Telemetry/EKG test required within 30 days of hire
• EKG Monitor technician certification course completion (strongly preferred)
• Basic Understanding/ability to learn medical terminology 

What You Will Do

Texas Health Telemetry Monitor Technicians require a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, acceptable grooming practices, and ability to function in a fast paced, changing environment.

In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Telemetry Monitor Technicians will 

• Demonstrates competency in the set up and use of the Telemetry Monitoring equipment.  
• Collects, reports, and documents patient information (rhythms/rate) timely and accurately.  
• Seeks assistance, supervision, or consultation when unsure of rhythm(s) identification.     
• Distinguishes and reports abnormalities and initiates action to provide continuity of care.     
• Processes admission and discharge or patients in system promptly. Prepares monitor for next patient admission.
• Notifies patient's primary RN promptly of any changes in patient's monitor view.
• Communicates promptly of perceived risks specific to patient safety or immediate need for assistance to co-workers, nurses, and physicians/providers.  
• Completes safety checklists and quality controls as required.
• Assures that alarms are activated with appropriate settings and are sufficiently audible.
• Cleans all monitors per manufacturer's instructions after each use.
• Reports equipment malfunction and/or failure immediately per escalation procedures.
• Answers telephone, intercom, and/or Vocera timely and in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate party.
• Maintains an orderly and clean work area in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Serves as a patient advocate
• Assists with documentation that supports and meets hospital and regulatory requirements
• Complies with personnel policies i.e. Attendance, ID badge, Dress Code, et. al.  
• Maintains appropriate monitoring skills and takes steps in own development plan. 

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Telemetry Monitor Technician

• Benefits include 401k, and several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:

Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. We're a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people. We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women's services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. Plus, we're a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program. 

Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents. You belong here.

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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