Job Description

Experience and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year experience as a Monitor Tech or related field, and/or successful completion of a Basic EKG course is required.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required.

Job Duties

1. Initiates, maintains, troubleshoots and discontinues electrodes, leads, and transmitters as requested. Selects appropriate lead for monitoring. Assesses quality of tracing as compared to baseline, lack of electrical interference and freedom of artifact.
2. Interprets EKG strips including rate, rhythm, PR, QRS and QT intervals. Records/interprets strips on all patients at the beginning of each shift to establish a baseline and then as needed for changes or significant events. Does not discharge patient from system until all essential data has been printed and obtains Charge Nurse approval.
3. Keeps telemetry log current. Maintains monitoring equipment and supplies with consideration for cost containment. Demonstrates ability to safely and accurately use all equipment and troubleshoot Telemetry Monitoring Station. Follows infection control and safety policies and procedures.
4. Reports abnormal and critical arrhythmias to RN immediately. Assists with providing complete documentation of strips during resuscitation. Gives report to oncoming shift: rhythm, rate, and any significant changes noted during the current shift.
5. Provides continuous monitoring and obtains coverage when leaving the area. Monitors are never left unattended.
6. Successfully pass the EKG exam (90% or greater) administered by the clinical educator.
7. Assumes accountability for all actions in the workplace. Reports errors promptly.
8. Orients new staff and students to work areas. Collaborates with other nursing staff and hospital employees to create an environment that is conducive to the retention of qualified personnel.
9. Attends at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings and 100% of mandatory educational sessions.
10. Utilizes downtime to assist others and/or to provide additional assistance as requested.

**Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the fifth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. You\'ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.

Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.

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Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information

Salary

Salary Negotiable

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