EKG Telemetry Monitor Technician (PRN)

About the role

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is hiring a part-time EKG Telemetry Monitor Technician. The technician continuously monitors patients' heart rhythms and oxygen saturation levels using telemetry systems to detect and report abnormal or life-threatening changes, and relays critical information to healthcare providers.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor multiple patients' heart rhythms and oxygen saturation remotely using telemetry systems.
• Identify and document arrhythmias, ischemic changes and lethal dysrhythmias.
• Respond promptly to alarms and alerts and notify the appropriate medical personnel.
• Assist with 5-lead EKG placements when needed and document telemetry strips accurately in the patient's record.
• Relay urgent findings to the primary nurse or Rapid Response Team and work with nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Protect patient information in line with HIPAA.
• Keep telemetry monitors and leads properly placed and functioning, and help troubleshoot unit malfunctions.
• Recognize and report life-threatening cardiac events and assist emergency teams with rhythm strips and real-time data.
• Provide orientation for new staff and students and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• EKG/Telemetry training course completion or at least one year of experience as a telemetry monitoring technician.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire.
• Security-sensitive position; criminal history record information may be requested under Texas law.

Preferred profile

• Previous experience in a hospital or acute care setting.
• Experience with telemetry monitoring systems and recognizing life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Familiarity with EHR systems such as EPIC or Cerner.
• National EKG certification upon hire.

What we offer

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
• Paid time off available day one.
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid parental leave benefit and wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.