Tele Monitor Tech, PRN, Nights, Central Monitor Room at Texas Health Resources – Arlington, Texas

Telemetry/Monitor Technician
Central Monitor Room

Fast-paced area is looking for top skilled Monitor Tech. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W. Randol Mill Road in Arlington, TX 76012.

Work hours: PRN (as needed), Night Shift (7p to 7a). Weekend and holiday requirements. Great growth potential.

Unit highlights:

• Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth

• The professional Monitor Tech exhibits understanding of basic human needs as well as demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient's affiliations.

• Fast-paced, teaching environment, growth opportunity.

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. .

• D emonstrate competency in the set up and use of the telemetry monitoring equipment.

• Collect, report and document patient information (rhythms/rate) timely and accurately.

• Distinguish and report abnormalities and initiates action to provide continuity of care.

• Ensure admission/dismissals are processed promptly; preparations are made to get the monitor ready for admission.

• Communicate promptly of perceived risks specific to patient safety or immediate need for assistance .

• Assist with documentation that supports and meets hospital and regulatory requirements .

• Documents accurately and appropriately.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee:

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

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie. We're a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.

We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women's services, behavioral health, neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus, we're a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. We're accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. We've been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients. We're also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus, we're recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. We're a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women's health and much more.

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

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

Here's What You Need

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

• Basic understanding of medical terminology

• 1 year direct patient care experience involving telemetry monitoring and/or completion of educational program which includes telemetry monitoring.

BCLS required prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly

Primary Location: Arlington
Job: Allied Health
Organization: Texas Health Arlington 800 W. Randol Mill Road TX 76012
Shift: Night Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Per Diem