Associate - Telemetry
About The Position
DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. The primary responsibilities of the Telemetry Associate include assisting the medical and nursing staff in continuous monitoring of patient ECG rhythms and maintaining monitoring equipment. Initiates tracing if change occurs in patient rhythm and immediately alerts nursing personnel. Maintains and monitors rate limits and recognizes whether irregularity is due to change in patient rhythm or machine malfunction. Alerts repair personnel of machine malfunction. Under direct supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of clerical and receptionist duties for assigned patient care service or nursing unit. Operates on-line computer terminal to transcribe orders and enter/retrieve/correct patient information.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Six months of prior job experience where substantial computer usage is significant part of job; OR 3 credit hours of computer classes in computer training (keyboarding, navigation, specific applications) or college program. Equivalent combination of coursework and experience.
- Must be able to successfully complete three to four week program in basic cardiac arrythmia monitoring.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred (e.g., completion of medical terminology/transcription course or unit clerk/unit secretary classes, preferred).
Responsibilities
- Assisting the medical and nursing staff in continuous monitoring of patient ECG rhythms
- Maintaining monitoring equipment
- Initiating tracing if change occurs in patient rhythm and immediately alerts nursing personnel
- Maintaining and monitoring rate limits
- Recognizing whether irregularity is due to change in patient rhythm or machine malfunction
- Alerting repair personnel of machine malfunction
- Performing a variety of clerical and receptionist duties for assigned patient care service or nursing unit
- Operating on-line computer terminal to transcribe orders and enter/retrieve/correct patient information.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
