Antonio James II
25707 Wrexham Springs CT,TX
Summary
Dependable, initiative-taking professional with strong organizational, interpersonal and computer skills looking for a Monitor Technician position where I can bring my positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and proficient customer service skills to your organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ECG Monitor Technician
MD Anderson Cancer Center
11.2017 - Current
- Perform accurate EKG rhythm interpretation, electrocardiography functions that support the interprofessional healthcare team in delivering high quality, cost-effective care
- Maintain competency in electrocardiography (EKG), monitoring/computer skills, and non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) and pulse oximetry (SpO2)
- Employ effective, prompt communication throughout the hospital complex and provides direct patient care by performing patient preparation for monitoring
- Troubleshoot problems with equipment, software, or procedures that affect the quality of patient care
- Assist Nurses with troubleshooting issues related to their patient’s heart rhythm and arrhythmias using various diagnostic tools such as ECG Machines
- Monitor patients heart rhythms and vital signs, documented changes and notified nursing staff of any changes outside of normal parameters
- Assist with patient admissions by taking and recording patient history
EKG Technician
Preventice Solutions
10.2013 - 03.2017
- Operated PACEART processing, analyzing, interpretation, and edited EKG data at 29 reports per hours
- Evaluated ECG for notification criteria and obtained patient transmissions and related symptoms
- Recognized abnormal cardiac rhythms/symptoms, and clearly communicated information to other technicians
- Accurately documented actions taken within patient records
- Trusted advisor to department physicians, technicians, and staff regarding cardiac issues
- Prepared and submitted requisitions for cardiac equipment and supplies
Monitor Tech/Unit Clerk
Kindred Hospital Northwest
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and interacting
- Patient identification, time and lead monitored, PR interval, ST interval, QRS interval, monitoring oxygen saturation, and blood pressures every two hours
- Accessed central monitoring system to obtain data for documentation and accurately identifying life threatening arrhythmias and notifying the appropriate medical personnel
- Ensured monitors functioned properly and ensured telemetry supplies were readily available
- Performed clerical duties related to admission and discharge of patients
- Transcribed orders given by physicians
- Worked under the supervision of physicians and nurse, while taking direction and accommodating clerical needs
Telemetry Technician/Patient Care Assistant
Memorial Hermann Hospital
09.2009 - 02.2013
- Provided Continuous observation and monitoring of EKG patterns
- Prepared and maintained setting and alarms on telemetry module
- Obtained rhythm strip at the beginning of the shift on admission and whenever changes occurred
- Assisted in answering telephones, ensures pull down desk were in upright position after posting EKG strips on patient charts
- Performed abnormal ECG interval measurement, proper pacemaker, implantable defibrillator function utilizing telemetry
- Performed advanced indirect and selected direct patient care duties in support of the nursing process in a competent manner under the direction of an RN OR LVN
- Performed related clerical functions
- Assist with unit management and efficiency
Education
Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) -
American Heart Association
12.2024
Comp Tia A+ Certificate -
Houston Community College
02.2017
EKG Technician Certificate -
Houston Community College
05.2016
Electrocardiography Certificate -
Houston Community College
02.2016
Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Writing and distributing emails
- Writing memos
- Writing letters
- Writing faxes
- Writing forms
- Organizing meetings
- Scheduling meetings
- Maintaining departmental calendar
- Maintaining records
- Maintaining filing system
- Ordering office supplies
- Purchasing requests
- Proficient in Kronos Application
- Proficient in Nihon Kohden
- Proficient in Sickbay
- Proficient in Epic Systems
References
Available Upon Request.
Timeline
ECG Monitor Technician
MD Anderson Cancer Center
11.2017 - Current
EKG Technician
Preventice Solutions
10.2013 - 03.2017
Monitor Tech/Unit Clerk
Kindred Hospital Northwest
03.2013 - 06.2014
Telemetry Technician/Patient Care Assistant
Memorial Hermann Hospital
09.2009 - 02.2013
Comp Tia A+ Certificate -
Houston Community College
EKG Technician Certificate -
Houston Community College
Electrocardiography Certificate -
Houston Community College
Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) -
American Heart Association