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JOB SUMMARY
AtHouston Methodist the Monitor Technician position is responsiblefor performing accurate EKG rhythm interpretation and other inelectrocardiography functions that support the interprofessionalhealthcare team in delivering high quality costeffective care.
Thisposition maintains competency in electrocardiography (EKG)monitoring / computer skills and pulse oximetry (SpO2) asappropriate.
The Monitor Technician position employs effectiveprompt communication throughout the hospital complex and providesdirect patient care by performing patient preparation formonitoring
PRIMARY JOBRESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EFcapture those duties that are essential functions of thejob.
PEOPLE20%
Promotes to a positive workenvironment with the interprofessional care team to achieve optimaldepartment results. Collaborates with all members of the patientcare team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patientcare information and data in a comprehensive manner.
Communicationto promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear andprofessional. (EF)
e. peertopeeraccountability. (EF)
SERVICE25%
QUALITY / SAFETY35%
Reports anymalfunctions to management and regularly practices preventivemaintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.(EF)
Reports near misses and inputs errorspromptly into TAPS to improve processes and identify trends.Contributes to identification of corrective action and improvementactivities and contributes to meeting department and hospitaltargets for quality and safety.(EF)
FINANCE10%
Utilizes resources with costeffectiveness and value creation in mind. Selfmotivated toindependently manage time effectively minimizing incidentalovertime and prioritize daily tasks assisting coworkers as needed.(EF)
GROWTH / INNOVATION10%
Completes andupdates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.(EF)
This job description is notintended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform otherreasonably related business / job duties as assigned.
HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the needarises.
EDUCATIONREQUIREMENTS
o High School diploma or equivalenteducation (examples include : GED verification of homeschoolequivalency partial or full completion of postsecondary educationetc.)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
oEKG interpretation skills
o Prior healthcareand / or medical terminology experiencepreferred
CERTIFICATIONSLICENSES AND REGISTRATIONSREQUIRED
o One of the following EKGMonitoring Certifications : Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)Certified EKG Technician (CET) CMTBC Nationally RegisteredCertified EKG Technician (NRCEKG) ECGBC Board Certification (ECGBC)or NTT through the National Telemetry Association within one yearof hire / transfer
o American Heart AssociationBasic Life Support (BLS)
KNOWLEDGESKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
oDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safelyperform the assigned job determined through ongoing skillscompetency assessments and performanceevaluations
o Sufficient proficiency in speakingreading and writing the English language necessary to perform theessential functions of this job especially with regard toactivities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
o Ability to effectively communicatewith patients physicians family members and coworkers in a mannerconsistent with a customer service focus and application ofpositive language principles
o Exhibits stronginterpersonal and team player skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians andcoworkers
o Successful completion of validatedBasic EKG proficiency exam with a score of 80% and correctidentification of lethal dysrhythmias during initial and ongoingorientation
o Maintains competency in pulseoximetry (SpO2) as appropriate
o Demonstratesproficiency in the use and maintenance of equipment such as RemoteViewing Station (RVS) transmitters monitoring equipment computersfacsimile Sickbay EPIC and printer
SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS
Work AttireYes / No
Uniform No
ScrubsYes
Business professionalNo
Other (dept approved) No
OnCall* No
Note thatemployees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (i.e.Disaster Severe Weather Event etc.) regardless of selectionabove
Travel
May require travelwithin No
Houston Metropolitanarea
May require traveloutside No
of Houston Metropolitanarea
Travel specifications may vary bydepartment.
Please note anyother special considerations to this job :
CompanyProfile :
Houston Methodist ClearLake Hospital is committed to leading medicine in Clear Lake andsurrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodiststandard of exceptional safety quality service and innovation.
Houston Methodist Clear Lake provides a broad spectrum of adultpediatric medical and surgical care. It is an accredited chest paincenter and acute strokeready designated through DNV.
emergency care; primary care;rehabilitation services; and comprehensive orthopedics and sportsmedicine.
Equal EmploymentOpportunity
Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.
VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.
Last updated : 2024-05-08
Full Time
$36k-44k (estimate)
05/10/2024
06/21/2024
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