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.

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