Telemetry/Monitor Technician

Emergency Department

Fast-paced area is looking for top skilled Monitor Tech. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Denton, 3000 N. I-35 in Denton, TX 76201.

Work hours: Full Time, Night Shift (7p to 7a) for 3 shifts, 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday requirements. Complete benefits available.

Unit highlights:

· Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth

· The professional PCT exhibits understanding of basic human needs as well as demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient’s affiliations.

· Fast-paced, teaching environment, growth opportunity.

What You Will Do

Texas Health Telemetry Monitor Technicians require a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, acceptable grooming practices, and ability to function in a fast paced, changing environment..

• Demonstrate competency in the set up and use of the telemetry monitoring equipment.

• Collect, report and document patient information (rhythms/rate) timely and accurately.

• Distinguish and report abnormalities and initiates action to provide continuity of care.

• Ensure admission/dismissals are processed promptly; preparations are made to get the monitor ready for admission.

• Communicate promptly of perceived risks specific to patient safety or immediate need for assistance.

• Assist with documentation that supports and meets hospital and regulatory requirements.

• Documents accurately and appropriately.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Monitor Tech:

· Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

· Delivery of high quality of patient care through education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

· Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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· Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .

Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we’re one of Denton County’s largest employers.

We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, Interventional Radiology and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Treatment.

Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Magnet® designated hospital.

Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds, 2 C-section suites along with 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. Texas Health Denton is the city’s only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and is the largest provider of obstetrical services in Denton County. The ground floor houses a breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and an internal medicine residency program.

Here’s What You Need

· High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

· One year of direct patient care experience involving telemetry monitoring or completion of educational program which includes telemetry monitoring (required)

· Completion of Telemetry/EKG test within 30 days (required)

Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.