Lead Telemetry Monitor Technician

We’re looking for a qualified Telemetry Monitor Technician to join our Texas Health family .

Position Highlights

· Work location: Texas Health Harris 1301 Pennsylvania Ave Fort Worth, TX 76104

· Work hours: Full Time, 36 hours, Days

Lead

Schedules staff to provide adequate coverage of all shifts including vacation, absenteeism and turnover. Maintains documentation in scheduling system.

Coordinates orientation, training and cross training of new staff, assesses their ability to work independently, communicates policies and procedures to staff and verifies orientation paperwork.

Participates in performance evaluation process, assists in establishing professional development goals and mentors/coaches staff on a ongoing basis as appropriate.

Provides ongoing instructions and assistance with procedures, equipment and processes.

Manages supplies inventory including new products, supplies usage, par levels, and supply charges.

Assists in planning orientation and educational programs and inservices.

Assists with interview and selection of new employees.

Ensures patient satisfaction. Participates in investigation of complaints regarding patient care.

Participates in department budget process.

Models the use of High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools in everyday practice and situations and encourages staff do the same.

Leads or participates in special projects and/or committees and performs other duties as assigned.

30%

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.

40%

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

20%

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.

10%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req

Experience

2 Years direct patient care experience involving telemetry monitoring Req

Licenses and Certifications

Other Completion of Telemetry/EKG test 30 Days Req

Skills

Basic Understanding/ability to learn medical terminology.

Supervision

Individual Contributor

ADA Requirements

Extreme Heat 1-33%

Extreme Cold 1-33%

Extreme Swings in Temperature 1-33%

Extreme Noise 1-33%

Working Outdoors 1-33%

Working Indoors 67% or more

Mechanical Hazards 34-66%

Electrical Hazards 1-33%

Explosive Hazards 1-33%

Fume/Odor Hazards 1-33%

Dust/Mites Hazards 1-33%

Chemical Hazards 1-33%

Toxic Waste Hazards 1-33%

Radiation Hazards 1-33%

Wet Hazards 1-33%

Heights 1-33%

Other Conditions 1-33%

Physical Demands

Sedentary

Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.