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Telemetry Monitor Technician

Fast-paced, high volume Telemetry department is looking for top skilled Telemetry Monitor Technicians.

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Work location: Texas Health Kaufman, 850 Ed Hall Drive, Kaufman, TX 75142

Work hours: Full-Time Nights, 36 hours/week. 7pm-7am

Here’s What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required

• 1 Year direct patient care experience involving telemetry monitoring required or

• Completion of educational program which includes telemetry monitoring required

• Other Completion of Telemetry/EKG test 30 Days 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.

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

• Notifies RN promptly of any changes in monitor

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

• Safety checklist/quality controls completed as required

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

• Timely reporting of equipment malfunction.

• 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.

• Take steps to learn and develop own performance.

• Maintains monitor skills

• Communicates per department expectations.

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

• Accepts other duties, as assigned

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Telemetry Monitor Technician

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

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

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Entity Highlight:

For more than 40 years, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman has served the communities of Kaufman, Crandall, Forney, Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Terrell, and surrounding areas. We’re a 91-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital that serves our community with excellence every day. We specialize in a wide variety of surgical services, including orthopedic surgery as well as diagnostic and imaging services and outpatient physical therapy. We also specialize in respiratory care, nuclear medicine, and emergency medicine. Texas Health Kaufman is a Joint Commission-certified facility. We’re recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Pathway to Excellence hospital for our commitment to creating a positive practice environment that engages and empowers our staff. You belong here.

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

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