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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. o 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: 

 

Casual Appointment

Equal Employment Opportunity

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