Memorial Hermann Health System
Location
Sugar Land, Texas
The technician provides continuous surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms on a central monitoring station. They are responsible for recognizing significant ECG events and immediately escalating life-threatening changes to the nursing staff.
Candidates must have completed a Telemetry Monitoring Technician program or possess one year of related experience. Proficiency in ECG rhythm interpretation and the ability to perform physically demanding duties are required.
Education: Completion of a Telemetry Monitoring Technician education program or one (1) year of related experience required Licenses/Certifications: (None) Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Knowledge of ECG rhythms, as well as knowledge of the monitoring system and the ability to review trends and alarms Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged and/or extensive sitting, standing, and walking. Principal Accountabilities Provides precise continual surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms on electrocardiographic central monitoring station, documenting per established procedure; interprets ECG rhythms, recognizes significant ECG events. Escalates significant or life-threatening changes immediately, utilizing appropriate ECG algorithm, to a Registered Nurse, as appropriate; communicates information in a clear, concise and accurate manner to the responsible individual within established timeframe. Obtains rhythm strips per hospital cardiac telemetry procedure; operates and troubleshoots all functions of the telemetry monitoring system; accounts for all monitors at the end of each assigned shift. Admits, transfers, and discharges patient and enters all required information in telemetry monitoring system. Provides and ensures the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience. Successfully completes MHHS dysrhythmia examination. Performs other duties as assigned, within scope of responsibility and clinical competency. Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues. Other duties as assigned. Together, we’re creating an environment where exceptional care can flourish. It starts with you.