Telemetry Technician - Full-Time, Days
Required skills
- BCLS
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- medical terminology
- telemetry monitoring equipment
- patient information
- rhythm identification
Nice to have
- patient's primary RN
Role summary
Texas Health is seeking a full-time Telemetry Technician to work days at Texas Health Southwest in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves operating telemetry monitoring equipment, collecting and documenting patient rhythm data, identifying abnormalities, and promptly notifying RNs of changes. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, and basic understanding of medical terminology. This is a fast-paced teaching environment with growth opportunities, focused on improving community health.
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location: Texas Health Southwest 6100 Harris Parkway TX 76132
Work hours: Full-Time Days
Telemetry Tech highlights:
· The professional Monitor Tech exhibits understanding of basic human needs as well as demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient’s affiliations.
· Fast-paced, teaching environment, growth opportunity.
Here’s What You Need:
· H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required.
· BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required.
· Basic Understanding/ability to learn medical terminology.
What You Will Do:
· Demonstrates competency in the set up and use of the telemetry monitoring equipment.
· Collects, reports, and documents patient information (rhythms/rate) timely and accurately.
· Seeks assistance, supervision, or consultation when unsure of rhythm(s) identification.
· Distinguishes and reports abnormalities and initiates action to provide continuity of care.
· Processes admission and discharge or patients in system promptly. Prepares monitor for next patient admission.
· Notifies patient’s primary RN promptly of any changes in patient’s monitor view.
Entity highlights:
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth is a 222-bed full-service facility that includes surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy, adult critical care, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, which has been serving Tarrant County residents since 1987, has 1,100 employees, 120 volunteers, and more than 600 physicians on its medical staff. The hospital is a Pathway to Excellence® designated hospital by American Nurses Credentialing Center, a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org
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