Telemetry Monitoring Tech, Days - The Woodlands

Coordinates and maintains specialized advanced technical skills, monitoring patients ECG rhythms, interpreting results, and communicating effectively with the healthcare team as determined by department procedure.

About Memorialhermann

• At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community.
• When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees.
• We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency.
• If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Responsibilities

• Principal Accountabilities Provides precise continual surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms on electrocardiographic central monitoring station, documenting per established procedure; interprets ECG rhythms, recognizes significant ECG events.
• Escalates significant or life-threatening changes immediately, utilizing appropriate ECG algorithm, to a Registered Nurse, as appropriate; communicates information in a clear, concise and accurate manner to the responsible individual within established timeframe.
• Obtains rhythm strips per hospital cardiac telemetry procedure; operates and troubleshoots all functions of the telemetry monitoring system; accounts for all monitors at the end of each assigned shift.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patient and enters all required information in telemetry monitoring system.
• Provides and ensures the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
• Successfully completes MHHS dysrhythmia examination.
• Performs other duties as assigned, within scope of responsibility and clinical competency.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a Telemetry Monitoring Technician education program or one (1) year of related experience required Licenses/Certifications: (None) Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Knowledge of ECG rhythms, as well as knowledge of the monitoring system and the ability to review trends and alarms.
• Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged and/or extensive sitting, standing, and walking.