Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Tech-ABQ

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

1d • $17 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs cardiac telemetry monitor technician duties and unit-secretarial clerical duties, serving as a communication center for the nursing unit. Observes patients’ cardiac telemetry and oximetry, maintains records, documents in the electronic medical record, prints strips, and reports pertinent rhythm or rate changes, especially life-threatening dysrhythmias and desaturations. Provides reports to physicians, nurses, and the oncoming monitor technician; promptly notifies nurses of lethal arrhythmias and documents findings. Exports and prints 12-lead ECGs at the request of emergency department staff and performs cardiac device interrogations as ordered.

The role maintains proper operation of the computerized patient-monitoring system and promptly reports malfunctions to the supervisor and Medical Equipment Management Services. It also provides unit communications and clerical support, including processing information and paperwork for admissions, transfers, and discharges; maintaining census and bed-status reports; organizing patient charts; and tracking office supplies. The technician helps orient new staff and students, serves as a resource and role model, maintains required skills and competencies, follows organizational and department policies, supports quality improvement, and performs other functions as required.

This is a full-time position at 0.90 FTE, working 12-hour day shifts in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The listed compensation range is $16.66 to $26.70. Presbyterian Healthcare Services offers educational and career development options, staff safety resources, eligible shift and qualification differentials, malpractice liability insurance, loan forgiveness opportunities, and a wellness program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification required.
• Take and pass a Basic Arrhythmia Class within the orientation period and a Basic Arrhythmia Test annually.
• Complete initial and annual competencies for cardiac device interrogations.
• Take and pass initial and annual competencies for Philips equipment operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers to understand their needs and explain data.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone, using strong dialogue and customer-service skills.
• Written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of monitor technician experience preferred.
• Specialized short-term training in cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation, with special emphasis on detecting life-threatening dysrhythmias, preferred.
• One year of unit secretary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients’ cardiac telemetry and oximetry, maintain records, document in the EMR, and print strips.
• Report pertinent rhythm or rate changes, particularly life-threatening dysrhythmias and desaturations; immediately notify nurses of lethal arrhythmias and document findings.
• Provide patient reports to physicians, nurses, and the oncoming monitor technician.
• Export and print 12-lead ECGs at emergency department staff request and perform cardiac device interrogations as ordered.
• Maintain proper functioning of the computerized patient-monitoring system and report malfunctions promptly to the supervisor and Medical Equipment Management Services.
• Assist in orienting new staff or students and serve as a resource person and professional role model.
• Complete mandatory initial and annual competencies, including cardiac rhythm interpretation, BLS, Philips system monitoring, and safety training.
• Maintain skills in telemetry monitoring, ECG assessment and exportation, cardiac device interrogation, and secretarial duties.
• Follow Presbyterian and department policies, procedures, and standard work; maintain positive communication with peers and healthcare team members; participate in quality improvement activities.
• Promote accurate unit communication, greet and direct customers courteously, answer communication devices, and process information efficiently.
• Use computer systems to meet patient-unit needs and prioritize tasks as unit needs change.
• Process paperwork and information for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; maintain accurate census and bed-status reports.
• Assemble and organize patient charts, file pertinent reports, add blank forms as needed, and maintain and account for unit office supplies.
• Assist in orienting new personnel to secretarial duties and perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and certain lead roles for eligible positions.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED