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JOB SUMMARY
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 costeffective 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
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.
PEOPLE 20%
SERVICE 25%
QUALITY/SAFETY 35%
FINANCE 10%
GROWTH/INNOVATION 10%
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 REQUIREMENTS
o High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED verification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completion of postsecondary education etc.)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
o EKG interpretation skills
o Prior healthcare and/or medical terminology experience preferred
CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
o One of the following EKG Monitoring Certifications: Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) Certified EKG Technician (CET) CMTBC Nationally Registered Certified EKG Technician (NRCEKG) ECGBC Board Certification (ECGBC) or NTT through the National Telemetry Association within one year of hire/transfer
o American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
o Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations
o 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
o Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
o 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 coworkers
o Successful completion of validated Basic EKG proficiency exam with a score of 80% and correct identification of lethal dysrhythmias during initial and ongoing orientation
o Maintains competency in pulse oximetry (SpO2) as appropriate
o 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 Yes/No
Uniform No
Scrubs Yes
Business professional No
Other (dept approved) No
OnCall* No
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (i.e. Disaster Severe Weather Event etc.) regardless of selection above
Travel**
May require travel within No
Houston Metropolitan area
May require travel outside No
of Houston Metropolitan area
**Travel specifications may vary by department.
Please note any other special considerations to this job:
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital is committed to leading medicine in Clear Lake and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety quality service and innovation. Houston Methodist Clear Lake provides a broad spectrum of adult pediatric medical and surgical care. It is an accredited chest pain center and acute strokeready designated through DNV. Houston Methodist Clear Lake offers advanced inpatient and outpatient services including stateoftheart imaging; childbirth center with a level II neonatal intensive care unit; minimally invasive surgery; cancer center; neurology and spine care; heart and vascular care; bariatric and digestive care; emergency care; primary care; rehabilitation services; and comprehensive orthopedics and sports medicine.
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.
Full Time