Telemetry Monitor Technician, PRN at Texas Health Resources – Fort Worth, Texas

Telemetry Monitor Technician

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Southwest 6100 Harris Parkway TX 76132

Work hours: PRN

Here's What You Need:

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required.

• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required.

• Basic Understanding/ability to learn medical terminology.

What You Will Do:

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

• Collects, reports, and documents patient information (rhythms/rate) timely and accurately.

• Seeks assistance, supervision, or consultation when unsure of rhythm(s) identification.

• Distinguishes and reports abnormalities and initiates action to provide continuity of care.

• Processes admission and discharge or patients in system promptly. Prepares monitor for next patient admission.

• Notifies patient's primary RN promptly of any changes in patient's monitor view.

• Communicates promptly of perceived risks specific to patient safety or immediate need for assistance to co-workers, nurses, and physicians/providers.

• Completes safety checklists and quality controls as required.

• Assures that alarms are activated with appropriate settings and are sufficiently audible.

• Cleans all monitors per manufacturer's instructions after each use.

• Reports equipment malfunction and/or failure immediately per escalation procedures.

• Answers telephone, intercom, and/or Vocera timely and in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate party.

• Maintains an orderly and clean work area in compliance with regulatory standards.

• Serves as a patient advocate.

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

• Complies with personnel policies i.e., Attendance, ID badge, Dress Code, et. al.

• Maintains appropriate monitoring skills and takes steps in own development plan.

• Serves as a patient advocate.

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

• Complies with personnel policies, such as attendance, dress code, and so forth as discussed with supervisor.

• Take steps to learn and develop own performance.

• Uses Professional Practice Model philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers, and all other disciplines.

• Actively participates in informal training, development, and evaluation of team members.

• Practices acceptable use of interpersonal relationship skills with patients, families, co- workers, physicians, all disciplines, and other customers.

• Works assigned schedule and adjusts to help meet departmental and patient needs.

• Accepts other duties, as assigned.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.

• Delivery of high-quality patient care

• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

At Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork, we operate as one hospital across two locations, proudly serving Fort Worth, Benbrook, Crowley, Aledo, Granbury, and the surrounding southwest Fort Worth communities since 1987. Our 261-bed, full-service hospital provides convenient access to care for patients across Tarrant County.

Our specialties include surgical services, orthopedics, imaging, and adult critical care. We also offer a 24-hour emergency department and are certified as a Primary Heart Attack Center, Primary Stroke Center, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Maternal Center, Level III Neonatal Center, and a nationally accredited facility for Breast care, as well as Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement.

Texas Health Southwest has earned Magnet designation, a CMS 4-Star rating, recognition as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report, recognition as Premier's 100 Top Hospitals, a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence for Patient Experience - Outpatient Services award, and multiple STEMI/NSTEMI care awards.

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together!

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

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Primary Location: Fort Worth
Job: Support Services
Organization: Texas Health Southwest 6100 Harris Parkway TX 76132
Shift: Rotating
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Per Diem