Houston Methodist
Monitor Technician
At Houston Methodist, the Monitor Technician position is responsible for performing accurate EKG rhythm interpretation and other electrocardiography functions that support the interprofessional healthcare team in delivering high quality, cost-effective 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. The Monitor Technician provides personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values: Integrity: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. Compassion: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs. Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions. Respect: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value. Excellence: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Practices the Caring and Serving Model Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words) Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities include: Promotes to a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement. Provides direct patient care by performing patient preparation for monitoring. Organizes workload, utilizing all available work time. Receives information from various sources that is assimilated and communicated in an accurate, timely and effective manner. Demonstrates progressive skills through peer-to-peer accountability towards improving department score for patient satisfaction. Accurately demonstrates EKG rhythm interpretation. Promotes quality patient care by vigilant identification of changes or abnormalities in EKG morphology. Provides and accurately processes documents, quality data, and related centralized telemetry monitor records. Ensures all patient care equipment has had QC performed as required, is in safe working order prior to use and documents findings accordingly. Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly to improve processes and identify trends. Participates in department projects and shared governance activities. Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Qualifications include: High School diploma or equivalent education. EKG interpretation skills. Prior healthcare and/or medical terminology experience preferred. Licenses and certifications required: BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND Must have one of the following within one year of hire/transfer into this role: CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCI) CET - Certified EKG Technician (NHA) ECG - Certified ECG Technician (ACA) CET - Certified EKG Technician (NPS) CMT-BC - Certified Monitor Technician (ABCM) NRCEKG - Nationally Registered Certified EKG Technician (NAHP) ECG - Board Certified (ABCM) CRAT - Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CCI) National Telemetry Technician (NTA) Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job. Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers. Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills. Successful completion of validated Basic EKG proficiency exam. Maintains competency in pulse oximetry. Demonstrates proficiency in the use and maintenance of equipment. Supplemental requirements: Work Attire: Uniform No, Scrubs Yes, Business professional No, Other (department approved) No On-Call*: On Call* No Travel**: May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No, May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. HM consists of eight hospitals, an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, HM employs over 25,000 employees.
At Houston Methodist, the Monitor Technician position is responsible for performing accurate EKG rhythm interpretation and other electrocardiography functions that support the interprofessional healthcare team in delivering high quality, cost-effective 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. The Monitor Technician provides personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values: Integrity: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. Compassion: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs. Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions. Respect: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value. Excellence: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Practices the Caring and Serving Model Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words) Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities include: Promotes to a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement. Provides direct patient care by performing patient preparation for monitoring. Organizes workload, utilizing all available work time. Receives information from various sources that is assimilated and communicated in an accurate, timely and effective manner. Demonstrates progressive skills through peer-to-peer accountability towards improving department score for patient satisfaction. Accurately demonstrates EKG rhythm interpretation. Promotes quality patient care by vigilant identification of changes or abnormalities in EKG morphology. Provides and accurately processes documents, quality data, and related centralized telemetry monitor records. Ensures all patient care equipment has had QC performed as required, is in safe working order prior to use and documents findings accordingly. Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly to improve processes and identify trends. Participates in department projects and shared governance activities. Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Qualifications include: High School diploma or equivalent education. EKG interpretation skills. Prior healthcare and/or medical terminology experience preferred. Licenses and certifications required: BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND Must have one of the following within one year of hire/transfer into this role: CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCI) CET - Certified EKG Technician (NHA) ECG - Certified ECG Technician (ACA) CET - Certified EKG Technician (NPS) CMT-BC - Certified Monitor Technician (ABCM) NRCEKG - Nationally Registered Certified EKG Technician (NAHP) ECG - Board Certified (ABCM) CRAT - Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CCI) National Telemetry Technician (NTA) Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job. Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers. Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills. Successful completion of validated Basic EKG proficiency exam. Maintains competency in pulse oximetry. Demonstrates proficiency in the use and maintenance of equipment. Supplemental requirements: Work Attire: Uniform No, Scrubs Yes, Business professional No, Other (department approved) No On-Call*: On Call* No Travel**: May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No, May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. HM consists of eight hospitals, an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, HM employs over 25,000 employees.