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Posted: 31-Jan-26
Location: Tyler, Texas
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Internal Number: 323059
Summary:
The technician assumes the responsibilities for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring with rapid, accurate notification of questionable patterns, and provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
Responsibilities:
- Meets the expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Patient Monitoring.
- Monitors ECG rhythms.
- After receiving report, watches cardiac monitors constantly and reports immediately to the appropriate RN any changes in rhythm or exceeding alarms parameters.
- Enters patient information and approved into central monitor.
- Sets and maintains alarm limits according to policy.
- Discharges patient as approved by the RN.
- Monitoring Equipment Maintenance.
- Assures that all monitoring equipment is clean and stored in their proper place.
- Uses equipment and supplies with proper care at all times. Demonstrates proper knowledge of equipment function and supplies.
- Reports malfunctioning equipment to the charge nurse and clinical equipment department.
- Takes responsibility for procurement of new supplies and informs Unit Director of supply needs as they occur.
- Communication.
- Punctually gives/receives report on assigned patients. Report includes current information displayed on screen and arrhythmia analysis/history of each patient.
- Give a brief and accurate summary to the Charge Nurse of the patient's status hourly.
- Maintains a cooperative relationship with the medical staff.
- Assists the nurse in informing physician of patient ECG history.
- Accepts re-assignments and functions productively when reassigned.
- Answers phone quietly, quickly, and respectfully at all times. Accurately relays messages.
- Notifies RN of any dysrhythmia.
- Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
- Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
- Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Successful completion of Monitor Tech course preferred.
Experience
- Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or education preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- EKG within 90 days of hire/transfer date is required.
Work Schedule:
7AM - 7PM
Work Type:
Full Time