Children's Health

Job Title: Telemetry Monitor Technician (Multiple openings)

Department: Cardiology

Location: Dallas

Shift:

• Full-time: Three 12-hr shifts/week (36-hour work week)
• Part-time: Minimum of two 12-hr shifts/week (24-hour work week)

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:

The incumbent in this position monitors heart rhythm patters of patients to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment: Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances. This position also observes screen of cardiac monitor, listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm, monitors and listens for alarms to identify an acute change in oxygen saturations, and informs supervisor or nurse of variances to initiate examination of patient.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor heart rhythm pattern of patients to detect abnormal variances, using telemetry equipment; review patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current patter, and prior variances; observe screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm; inform supervisor or nurse of variances to initiate examination of patient; and measure length and height of patient's heart rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout, using calipers, and posts information on patient records. Monitor oxygen saturations and notify supervisor or nurse of variances based on provided orders. Provide physicians with updates on patients heart rhythm and oxygen saturations as requested.
• Operate/troubleshoot equipment used for basic job functions; assist with care and maintenance of equipment and supplies as needed; and perform other duties and special projects as required.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and clerical responsibilities, including: electrocardiogram and arrhythmia monitoring.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• EKG/telemetry experience Preferred
• Successful completion of Children's cardiac arrhythmia course, passing grade on EKG test and demonstrated competency in rhythm analysis within 30 days of hire Required

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent Required
• Two-year associate's degree or equivalent experience Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Required

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.