EKG Monitor Tech - PT Nights
Company: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Location: Beasley
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Monitor Technician position is
responsible for performing accurate EKG rhythm interpretation and
other in electrocardiography functions that support the
interprofessional healthcare team in delivering high quality,
cost-effective care. This position maintains competency in
electrocardiography (EKG), monitoring/computer skills, and pulse
oximetry (SpO2) as appropriate. The Monitor Technician position
employs effective, prompt communication throughout the hospital
complex and provides direct patient care by performing patient
preparation for monitoring PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Promotes to a
positive work environment with the interprofessional care team to
achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members
of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting
pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive
manner. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem
resolution is clear, and professional. Participates in teamwork by
responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with
others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and
facilitates problem resolution. Conducts self in a manner that is
congruent with cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion
principles. Contributes towards improvement of department scores
for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability. SERVICE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides direct patient care by performing
patient preparation for monitoring. Organizes workload, utilizing
all available work time by assisting others and performing
additional tasks. Receives information from various sources that is
assimilated and communicated in an accurate, timely and effective
manner. Demonstrates progressive skills through peer-to-peer
accountability towards improving department score for patient
satisfaction. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Accurately
demonstrates EKG rhythm interpretation. As appropriate, monitors O2
sats, understanding parameters when to call a nurse. Promotes
quality patient care by vigilant identification of changes or
abnormalities in EKG morphology. Takes corrective action or
communicates immediately, when appropriate, to proper personnel.
Provides and accurately processes documents, quality data, and
related centralized telemetry monitor (CTM) records. Ensures all
patient care equipment has had QC performed as required, is in safe
working order prior to use and documents findings accordingly.
Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices
preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.
Reports --near misses-- and inputs errors promptly into TAPS to
improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to
identification of corrective action and improvement activities and
contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality
and safety FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Utilizes resources with cost
effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to
independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental
overtime, and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as
needed. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Participates in
department projects and shared governance activities. Seeks
opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes
appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with
appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development
Plan on an on-going basis. This job description is not intended to
be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably
related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves
the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need
arises. EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education
(examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency,
partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) WORK
EXPERIENCE EKG interpretation skills Prior healthcare and/or
medical terminology experience preferred LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician
(CCI) within 1 year OR CET - Certified EKG Technician (NHA) within
1 year OR CET - Certified EKG Technician (ACA) within 1 year OR CET
- Certified EKG Technician (NPS) within 1 year OR CMT-BC -
Certified Monitor Technician (ABCM) within 1 year OR NRCEKG -
Nationally Registered Certified EKG Technician (NAHP) within 1 year
OR ECG-B - Certified Electrocardiogram - Basic within 1 year AND
BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient
proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language
necessary to perform the essential functions of this job,
especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee
safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with
patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner
consistent with a customer service focus and application of
positive language principles Exhibits strong interpersonal and team
player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures
delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors,
physicians, and co-workers Successful completion of validated Basic
EKG proficiency exam with a score of 80% and correct identification
of lethal dysrhythmias during initial and ongoing orientation
Maintains competency in pulse oximetry (SpO2), as appropriate
Demonstrates proficiency in the use and maintenance of equipment
such as Remote Viewing Station (RVS), transmitters, monitoring
equipment, computers, facsimile, Sickbay, EPIC and printer
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes
Business professional No Other (department approved) No ON-CALL
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below. On Call No TRAVEL Travel specifications may
vary by department May require travel within the Houston
Metropolitan area No May require travel outside Houston
Metropolitan area No Company Profile: Houston Methodist Sugar Land
Hospital is committed to leading medicine by delivering the Houston
Methodist standard of unparalleled quality, safety, service and
innovation to patients in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas.
With more than 1,300 affiliated physicians and 2,900 employees,
Houston Methodist Sugar Land offers access to the most innovative
care available, including comprehensive cancer care; neuroscience
and spine care; orthopedics and sports medicine; heart and vascular
care; women---s services; childbirth center with level III NICU;
bariatric and digestive care; and advanced imaging --- all backed
by our focus on healing people today and offering hope for tomorrow
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of
women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans. Equal Employment
Opportunity Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which
Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not
engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
--- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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