Description

*JOB SUMMARY:*
To provide specialized advanced technical skills in all technical aspects of the telemetry monitoring system.

*REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:*
High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of EMT – Paramedic program or graduation from related allied health sciences program or one (1) year related experience. *Passing score of 80% or higher of UTMB's arrhythmia test. *
*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:*
* Operates and troubleshoots all functions of the telemetry monitoring system:
o Admits, transfers, and discharges patient and enters all required information in telemetry monitoring system.
o Adjusts alarms.
o Reviews trends and alarms.
o Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge.
o Accounts for all monitors at the end of each assigned shift.
o Orders monitoring supplies.
o Obtains and documents rhythm strips per unit/department standards
o Maintains log book on all monitored patients.


• Provides precise continual surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms on electrocardiographic Central Station:
o Interprets EKG rhythms.
o Recognizes significant EKG events.
o Communicates information to the responsible individual within an appropriate time frame.
o Immediately reports significant or life threatening changes to a RN.

• Participates in orienting and teaching of nursing staff, physicians and students as related to monitoring equipment.
• Assists with maintenance of unit equipment.
o Performs daily quality checks of freestanding cardio-defibrillators.

• Maintains a safe environment:
o Ensures that equipment has current electrical and maintenance inspections.
o Reports all malfunctioning equipment.

• Provides age appropriate interaction and care as indicated.
• Uses aseptic techniques and infection control measures in performance of duties.
• Recognizes patient care priorities, treatment plans, objectives, and potential crisis.
• Respects and supports patient / family rights.
• Practices positive guest and peer relations.
• Participates in and supports quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.
• Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member.
• Participates in and promotes the development of self and others.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

*Equal Employment Opportunity*
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.