Telemetry MonitoringTech - CLC ICU (Nights) (Partial - 20 to 39.99 hours)

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Telemetry MonitoringTech - CLC ICU (Nights) (Partial - 20 to 39.99 hours) - ( 2601695 ) Description JOB SUMMARY: To provide specialized advanced technical skills in all technical aspects of the telemetry monitoring system. REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of EMT – Paramedic program or graduation from related allied health sciences program or one (1) year related experience. Passing score of 80% or higher of UTMB’s arrhythmia test. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Operates and troubleshoots all functions of the telemetry monitoring system: o Admits, transfers, and discharges patient and enters all required information in telemetry monitoring system. o Adjusts alarms. o Reviews trends and alarms. o Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge. o Accounts for all monitors at the end of each assigned shift. o Orders monitoring supplies. o Obtains and documents rhythm strips per unit/department standards o Maintains log book on all monitored patients. o Interprets EKG rhythms. o Recognizes significant EKG events. o Communicates information to the responsible individual within an appropria...