Monitor Technician - Monitoring Central Telemetry
Company: Christus Health
Location: Beeville
Posted on: January 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Description CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville is designated by
the Texas Department of Health as a Level IV Trauma Center,
providing24 hour emergency and intensive care services for
critically ill or injured patients, and stabilizing some16,500
patients in the ER each year. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville
offers Emergency Services, Intensive Care, Medical Surgical
Services, Obstetrics, Surgical Services, Critical Care, and
Rehabilitation Services. The hospital has three operating rooms;
eight same-day surgery rooms; two endoscopy rooms; an expanded
recovery area; new cardiopulmonary service area; and an expanded
outpatient services wing. Women’s Services includes nine birthing
suites and a full-service nursery, with access to a level III
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Summary: The technician assumes the
responsibilities for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring with
rapid, accurate notification of questionable patterns, and provides
accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac
monitoring equipment. Involves provision of patient care/service to
older adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of
Leaders. Patient Monitoring. Monitors ECG rhythms. After receiving
report, watches cardiac monitors constantly and reports immediately
to the appropriate RN any changes in rhythm or exceeding alarms
parameters. Enters patient information and approved into central
monitor. Sets and maintains alarm limits according to policy.
Discharges patient as approved by the RN. Monitoring Equipment
Maintenance. Assures that all monitoring equipment is clean and
stored in their proper place. Uses equipment and supplies with
proper care at all times. Demonstrates proper knowledge of
equipment function and supplies. Reports malfunctioning equipment
to the charge nurse and clinical equipment department. Takes
responsibility for procurement of new supplies and informs Unit
Director of supply needs as they occur. Communication. Punctually
gives/receives report on assigned patients. Report includes current
information displayed on screen and arrhythmia analysis/history of
each patient. Give a brief and accurate summary to the Charge Nurse
of the patient's status hourly. Maintains a cooperative
relationship with the medical staff. Assists the nurse in informing
physician of patient ECG history. Accepts re-assignments and
functions productively when reassigned. Answers phone quietly,
quickly, and respectfully at all times. Accurately relays messages.
Notifies RN of any dysrhythmia. Encourages direct discussion
between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance
to arbitrate differences as needed. Gives and accepts constructive
feedback appropriately. Identifies actual and potentially unsafe
patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and
suggests alternatives. Other duties as assigned. Requirements:
Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Successful completion of Monitor Tech course preferred. Experience
Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or
education preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications EKG
within 90 days of hire/transfer date is required. Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time
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