What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telemetry Monitor Tech PT Days position at Baylor Scott & White Health and Careers?
- Location/Facility - Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine
- Specialty/Department/Practice(s) - Monitoring Room, Centralized Monitoring Unit (CMU), Telemetry Monitoring
- Shift/Schedule - Part time days, two 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends.
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Monitor Technician monitors, records, interprets, and documents patients' electrocardiograph tracings on telemetry monitors. This position recognizes and reports arrhythmias to medical or nursing staff.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Operates complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system, and rhythm printers.
- Observes and documents ECG monitors following guidelines. Reports necessary information like patient name, room number, cardiac rhythm, dysrhythmia, and life-threatening situations to appropriate staff.
- Maintains, monitors, cleans equipment and reports any malfunctions to the appropriate Biomed person.
- Sets up central station. Monitors alarms, troubleshoots false alarms, and corrects improper placement.
- Helps with rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia detection. Labels monitor strips to show events like defibrillation, electrical-cardioversion, CPR, and code medication administration.
- Records information in the patient's log and keeps an accurate, neat account of the patient's cardiac monitoring status during care. Identifies and records the patient's rhythm and changes in rhythm and condition.
Key Success Factors
- Must enroll in the right educational program to receive the Cardiac Rhythm Test within one year if not currently certified.
- Understand heart anatomy and physiology related to waves, complexes, time, and voltage. This is shown through the conduction system and strip interpretation.
- Knowledge of telemetry services.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Relational skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team.
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adjust to changes in the workload and work schedules.
- Ability to set priorities, make critical selections, and respond quickly to emergencies.
- Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional way.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - Less than (1) One Year of Experience