Job description

OVERVIEW

Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare System is an independent, physician-led and patient-centered organization of hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centers in Texas. We are entirely focused on bringing you advanced, comprehensive care and a superior patient experience. As we continue to grow, our focus is providing quality patient care by adding to our team of clinical and non-clinical professionals that work together in a collaborative manner.

JOB SUMMARY

The Telemetry Technician provides continual observation and documentation of electrocardiographic patterns of monitored patients. The Technician correctly identifies, interprets, and reports heart rhythms and rates and notifies appropriate personnel of significant changes.

As a Telemetry Technician, you must be able to deliver superior quality in all that you do. We are seeking a results-driven team player who treat patients as if they were their own family members.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete a basic dysrhythmia course with an acceptable score during 1st week of hire.
• Complete an annual recertification course in basic dysrhythmia with an acceptable score.
• 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 River Oaks Hospital dysrhythmia examination.
• Accurately document actions taken within patient records.
• Facilitate orders for monitors and supplies.
• Other duties assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a Telemetry Monitoring Technician education program or one (1) year of related experience required.
• Previous telemetry monitoring experience, 1 year of inpatient hospital experience.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification is required.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma (required)
• AssociatesDegree (preferred)

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE

• Completion of a Telemetry Monitoring Technician education program.
• Completion of Basic EKG/Arrhythmia course. Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias. Must pass a Basic Rhythm test during if interviewed.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification is required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to see (distinguish colors) and hear to meet, if necessary, the job requirements.
• Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools or controls, including a computer keyboard, for up to 10 hours per day.
• Must be able to stand and/or bend for up to 4 hours per day.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, PRN

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology
• Telemetry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77027: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• This is a FT PRN position, are you willing to work PRN?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Patient monitoring: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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