What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Tech position at MD Anderson Cancer Center?
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
The Telemetry/Thoracic/Cardiovascular Unit provides care to patients admitted to the unit. This is a 32 bed surgical telemetry unit, patient having surgical procedures who may have development an arrhythmias.
Shift: 3 x 12 hours: 7pm to 7am including rotating weekends and holidays.
Function- Responsible for the continuous observation, identification and documentation of changes in patient cardiac rate/rhythm.
Scope- Impacts outcome of patient care.
Essential Job Functions- Monitors and documents EKG / cardiac rhythm, non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) and pulse oximetry (Sp02). Promptly reports changes in cardiac rhythms to nurse. Maintains accurate documentation of all admissions/discharges/transfers and associated telemetry logs.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred: Successful completion of a basic cardiac arrhythmia course.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 1 year Prior experience in EKG / cardiac monitoring.
- Required: No experience required with preferred education.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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