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HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
Monitor Tech
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What they do
An EKG Technician assists with specialized tests using an electrocardiogram machine, to monitor the performance of a patient's heart. Works under the direction of a physician or specialist. Explains test procedures to patients, sets up and runs equipment and monitors readings. Provides reports and readings from the test to a physician for analysis.
$50,811 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Monitor Tech with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Job Summary and Qualifications The Monitor Technician is responsible for assuring the integrity of each monitored patient's telemetry signal; interpreting and documenting patient heart rate, rhythm, and aberrancies; notifying nursing staff of rate/rhythm changes. The Monitor Technician may also assist with clerical functions, including order transcription, telephone communications, and other duties as assigned. Employee will be responsible for knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the adult and geriatric population. What you will do in this role: Supports the philosophy of Kingwood Medical Center by facilitating cooperation of hospital staff in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. Adheres to dress code, arrives to work on time, and initiates work in a timely manner. Adheres to policy regarding absences and tardiness. Consistently provides outstanding service to all patients, physicians, fellow employees, and guests. Displays initiative to see processes through to completion and offers assistance without being asked. Maintains awareness of own limitations and seeks guidance from appropriate personnel as needed. Prioritizes activities of self, based on demands for service. Remains alert to the detection of errors in own work and the work of others with appropriate corrective actions initiated. Demonstrates an understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed decision-making, and privacy. Is aware of resources available for ethical concerns and makes appropriate referrals. Practices cost-efficiency. Performs technical skills proficiently in accordance with established standards, as evidenced by annual validation processes. Demonstrates appropriate skills for assigned area/task. Anticipates needed supplies/equipment prior to beginning assigned task. Demonstrates ability to operate departmental equipment.