Monitor Technician - Central Telemetry

Description

Summary:

Provides continual surveillance of electronic monitors for one or more patients in a centralized telemetry monitoring station, with the ability to recognize normal and abnormal rhythms. Documents changes in rhythm and reports these changes timely and according to established protocol. Requires thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition. Responsible for assuring monitoring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use. May also provide pulse oximetry monitoring and reporting.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a premier medical facility found in a town known for its ranching history and rich in Texas culture in Kingsville, Texas. Licensed for 100 beds, the hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center general acute care facility offering complete Medical and Surgical Services including Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Skilled Nursing, as well as, Emergency, Intensive Care, Cardiac and Comprehensive Diagnostic Services serving the resident of Kleberg, Brooks, Kennedy and southern Nueces counties.

CHRISTUS Spohn Kleberg Plaza houses the hospital’s birthing services with modern, state-of-the-art labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum rooms (LDRPs,) a nursery, the Cissy Horlock Taub Women’s Center (a diagnostic and education/resource center) and physician office suites. Outpatient rehabilitation services including occupational, and speech therapy, wound care, physical and aquatic therapy are offered at two convenient locations in Kingsville.

At CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg, we respect what each individual brings to our faith-based mission of healing, and to our commitment to provide the very finest health care. Your background, your skills and your personality are welcome here. We have a supportive environment where quality of work and quality of life are in balance.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring of patients. Is aware of baseline rhythm for all patients being monitored.
• Communicates changes in rhythms, ectopy, etc., immediately to appropriate Nursing staff; ensures all communications are documented appropriately.
• Provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment.
• May be required to log pulse oximetry readings and report any alarms and/or deviation from normal parameters to the healthcare team.
• Accurately performs clerical tasks related to the patient’s medical record, places reports (strip reviews, alarm records) on the medical record in a timely manner if applicable for the facility/location.
• Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team. Communicates appropriately with physicians, staff members, and patient/family members. Facilitates communication to appropriate caregivers.
• Responsible for assuring equipment and supplies are available and ready for use. Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Performs assigned department maintenance duties. Ensures equipment is clean and functioning properly. Notifies Director and/or Biomedical Engineering of any malfunctions in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates professionalism in teamwork and communication.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients in adherence with HIPAA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills

Experience

• EKG/arrhythmia interpretation background highly preferred
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Successful completion of an EKG class required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
• BLS certification preferred (AHA)

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time