Lead Monitor Tech - FT/Days

At Houston Methodist, the Lead Monitor Technician position is responsible for key functions that assist and supports Management, the interprofessional healthcare team and acts as team lead in delivering high quality, cost effective care. The Lead Monitor Technician position provides training and assists staff in competency in electrocardiography (EKG), non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), and pulse oximetry (SpO2), and monitoring and computer skills. In addition to the lead responsibilities, this position functions at an expert Monitor Technician level. This position provides direct patient care by performing patient preparation for monitoring. The Lead Monitor Technician position employs effective, prompt communication throughout the hospital complex and acts as the department liaison in the absence of Management. This position serves as the liaison between management, staff, and physicians for routine matters as the primary point of contact for resolving questions and issues for technician jobs as well as support staff, resulting in the delivery of exceptional patient care and adherence to standards of practice for optimal patient safety, quality outcomes, and customer service.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCI) OR
• ECG - Certified ECG Technician (ACA) OR
• CET - Certified EKG Technician (NHA) OR
• CET - Certified EKG Technician (NPS) OR
• CMT-BC - Certified Monitor Technician (ABCM) OR
• NRCEKG - Nationally Registered Certified EKG Technician (NAHP) OR
• ECG-B - Certified Electrocardiogram - Basic OR
• NTA - National Telemetry Technican (NTA) AND
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• 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

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• 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 co-workers

• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing workflow, and actively participating in problem solving

• Successful completion of validated Basic EKG proficiency exam with a score of 84% and correct identification of lethal dysrhythmias during initial and ongoing orientation

• Maintains competency in non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) and pulse oximetry (SpO2) as appropriate

• Demonstrates proficiency in the use and maintenance of equipment such as Remote Viewing Station (RVS), transmitters, monitoring equipment, computers, facsimile, and printer

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care.

Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs.

Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.