Monitor Tech
Dallas Regional Medical Center
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The Monitor Technician role at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX involves observing and interpreting patient heart rhythms via telemetry, documenting findings, notifying clinical staff of critical changes, and maintaining equipment to ensure accurate cardiac monitoring during night shifts.
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Overview
Employment Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts – 6:45pm to 7:15am
Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX
We are seeking a Monitor Technician, sometimes referred to as our Telemetry Monitor Technician (Tech) or Tele Monitor Tech. A Tele Monitor Tech will be responsible for observing and interpreting patients’ heart rhythms and other vital data transmitted by telemetry equipment. This role is crucial for identifying and alerting the medical team to any abnormalities or critical changes in a patient’s cardiac or health status. The Monitor Technician detects early warning signs of cardiac events, ensuring timely intervention, and improving patient outcomes in our telemetry unit.
Responsibilities
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Cardiac monitoring, observe and interpret heart rhythms (ECG/EKG) displayed on telemetry monitors
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Recognize normal and abnormal cardiac patterns, such as arrhythmias, and document findings
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Notify nurses or physicians of any significant changes in a patient’s heart rhythm or vital signs promptly, escalate critical issues (e.g., life-threatening) immediately
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Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot telemetry equipment, including electrodes and monitors
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Ensure proper signal transmission and resolve issues with poor connections or faulty equipment
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Record telemetry readings in the patient’s medical record for documentation and review, generate rhythm strips for analysis by the medical team
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
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Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
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Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
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Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
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Health, dental, and vision insurance options
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Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
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Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
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Employer 401K options
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Tuition reimbursement options
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Life, disability, and other insurance options
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Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf #LI-MM5
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