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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, Nights; 7p-7a

Texas Health Highlights:

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.

• 2021 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (7th year in a row)

• Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)

• “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes

• A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work

What You Will Do:

· 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.

· 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.

· 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.

· Assists with documentation that supports and meets hospital and regulatory requirements.

· Accepts other duties, as assigned.

Additional Perks of Being a Texas Health Admissions Specialist:

Benefits include 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make THR a great place to work.

Explore our Texas Health careers site (https://jobs.texashealth.org/) for info like Benefits (https://jobs.texashealth.org/benefits) , Job Listings by Category (https://jobs.texashealth.org/professions) , recent Awards (https://jobs.texashealth.org/awards) we’ve won and more.

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

Qualifications

· Here’s What You Need

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required

Experience

2 Years direct patient care experience involving telemetry monitoring Required

Licenses and Certifications

Other Completion of Telemetry/EKG test 30 Days Required

Skills

Basic Understanding/ability to learn medical terminology.

Supervision

Individual Contributor

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.