Willie Hines
Houston
Summary
Knowledgeable Cardiac Monitor Technician with background in cardiac monitoring and proven track record of accurately interpreting ECG readings. Successfully identified and reported critical arrhythmias, contributing to timely patient interventions. Demonstrated proficiency in using telemetry systems and maintaining detailed patient records. Leadership experience with Lead Technician role within job responsibilities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Monitor Technician II
Harris County Hospital District
04.1993 - Current
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain quality patient care.
- Served as a dependable resource for nurses and other healthcare staff, providing guidance on proper lead placement and interpretation of cardiac monitor findings.
- Trained and supervised new cardiac monitor technicians on best practices and safety measures.
- Work with Critical Alarm Committee as part of a multidisciplinary team to review and revise policies to meet patient and unit goals.
- Maintain and balance schedule for nightshift to maintain adequate staffing at all times.
- Assisted in saving lives through efficient recognition and reporting of life-threatening arrhythmias.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing comprehensive handover reports detailing any significant events or observations during monitoring periods.
- Helped maintain departmental efficiency by promptly troubleshooting technical issues with monitoring systems or software applications when they arose.
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by providing timely updates on patient cardiac status.
- Participated in case reviews, sharing expertise on cardiac monitoring techniques with fellow technicians and medical professionals.
Education
High School Diploma -
M.B Smiley High School
10726 Mesa Drive, Houston, Texas 77078Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Cardiac rhythm analysis
- Basic life support
- Patient recordkeeping
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Supply management
- HIPAA compliance
- Rhythm documentation
- Nursing support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Certified EKG technician (CRAT)
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Nationally Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician
Timeline
Cardiac Monitor Technician II
Harris County Hospital District
04.1993 - Current
High School Diploma -
M.B Smiley High School
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