EQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
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.
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide specialized advanced technical skills in all technical aspects of the telemetry monitoring system.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Operates and troubleshoots all functions of the telemetry monitoring system:
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Admits, transfers, and discharges patient and enters all required information in telemetry monitoring system.
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Adjusts alarms.
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Reviews trends and alarms.
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Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge.
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Accounts for all monitors at the end of each assigned shift.
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Orders monitoring supplies.
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Obtains and documents rhythm strips per unit/department standards
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Maintains logbook on all monitored patients.
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Provides precise continual surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms on electrocardiographic Central Station:
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Interprets EKG rhythms.
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Recognizes significant EKG events.
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Communicates information to the responsible individual within an appropriate time frame.
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Immediately reports significant or life-threatening changes to a RN.
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Participates in orienting and teaching of nursing staff, physicians and students as related to monitoring equipment.
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Assists with maintenance of unit equipment.
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Performs daily quality checks of freestanding cardio-defibrillators.
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Maintains a safe environment:
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Ensures that equipment has current electrical and maintenance inspections.
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Reports all malfunctioning equipment.
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Provides age-appropriate interaction and care as indicated.
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Uses aseptic techniques and infection control measures in performance of duties.
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Recognizes patient care priorities, treatment plans, objectives, and potential crisis.
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Respects and supports patient / family rights.
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Practices positive guest and peer relations.
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Participates in and supports quality improvement activities.
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Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.
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Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member.
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Participates in and promotes the development of self and others.
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Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Perform related duties as required.
SALARY RANGE:
Salary commensurate with experience.
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.
