Telemetry Monitor Technician

Telemetry Monitor Technician

Casual Richardson, TX, US

13 days ago Requisition

Responsible for continual monitoring of telemetry units and promptly alerting appropriate personnel of significant changes in readings.

Supervises the following positions:
None

Highschooldiplomaorequivalentrequired.

One (1) year of experience in healthcare with previous telemetry monitoring experience and/or equivalent education in telemetry monitoring and reading preferred.

Completion of Medical Terminologycoursepreferred .

Previous Telemetry Monitoringexperienceand /orequivalenteducationintelemetrymonitoringandreading required.

CurrentBLScertificationfromaCORALVITA-approvedvendorpreferred. Ability to project a professional image.

Knowledgeofregulatorystandardsandcompliancerequirements. Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.

Abilitytomakeindependentdecisionswhencircumstanceswarrant.

Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions. Freedomfromillegaluseofandeffectsofuseofdrugsandalcoholintheworkplace.

CurrentBLScertificationfromaCORALVITA-approvedvendorpreferred.

Regularandpunctualattendance.

English is the primary language of the facility.

Ability to read and write, communicate clearly with co-workersandcustomersandtorespondtoappropriatequestionsregardingworkprocessorworkproduct.

Abilitytoadd,subtract,multiply,anddivideinallunitsofmeasure,usingwholenumbers,common fractions and decimals as appropriate to the position.

Abilitytoapplycommonsenseunderstandingtocarryoutinstructionfurnishedinwritten,oraland/or diagram form.

Ability to define and solve problems and collect data.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperform the essential functions. Ability to identify and implement components of the Telemetry Monitor Tech process. Identify learning needs and teach patients and families. Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals. Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

Job Function

Approximate

%of Time

Continuallyobserveandanalyzetelemetrymonitorsandimmediatelyreportsignificant changes in rhythms to the appropriate personnel

80%

Completingrequiredclericaltasksasassigned.

Cleanandperformequipmentchecksas required.

15%

Remaincurrentwithliterature/techniquesrelatedtopositionandmaintainupdatedin-services and tools as necessary and appropriate.

5%

Additional
Responsibilities

• Maintainexcellentworkingrelationshipswithco-workers,healthcareprofessionalsandotherhealth related facilities and organizations as appropriate.
• Promote Organizationphilosophy,missionandobjectiveswithinandto patientsandcustomersoutside the hospital.
• Demonstratesabilitytoprioritizetasks/responsibilitiesandcompletedutieswithinallottedtime.
  
  Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Demonstratesandunderstandstheimportanceof andrespectfortherights,dignity,and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
• Demonstrateshonestyandintegrityatalltimesinthecareanduseofpatientandhospitalproperty.
• Demonstratesrespectforco-workersandrespondstoneedsofpatientsbycomplyingwithhospital policies.
• Demonstratessatisfactorylevelofinterpersonalskillstointeractanddealtactfullywithfacilitystaff, Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors, and government agencies.
• Abilitytocarry…