Monitor Tech

Hunt Regional Healthcare • Greenville, TX

2d

About The Position

The unit secretary performs the receptionist and secretarial duties. If functioning as monitor tech, is able to interpret rhythm strips and operate necessary equipment.

Requirements

• Monitor tech class for monitor techs only; maintain yearly telemetry competency for monitor techs only.
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• Knowledge of CPOE, transcribing physician orders, telephone etiquette, interpreting monitor strips.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, Certified Nurse Assistant, or equivalent prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
• Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
• Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
• Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.
• Complies with all HIPAA standards.
• General knowledge of basic bedside nursing.
• Provides care, based on the physical, psychosocial, education, safety and related criteria appropriate to age of the patients served in assigned area/department.
• Answers phone politely and responds with appropriate information or forwards call as required.
• Transcribes physician orders.
• Interprets monitor strips.
• Maintains continuing education if required for preferred certifications.
• Knowledge of CPOE, transcribing physician orders, telephone etiquiette and interpreting monitor strips.
• Maintain continuing education if required for preferred certifications
• Assists shift manager in maintaining an efficient running unit by providing clerical assistance
• Refers to policies and procedures when appropriate.
• Reports any changes on telemetry monitors and calls from call light to appropriate staff
• Inventories, orders and restocks unit to maintain adequate paper supplies
• Communicates effectively to individuals of all ages
• Transcribes licensed independent practitioner orders accurately and demonstrations how to use CPOE
• Schedules and completes tasks with minimal supervision and in atimely manner.
• Is adaptable and responsive to change (including floor assignments).
• Knows and follows chain of command and maintains confidentiality of information.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed