OA/Cardiac Monitor Technician
About The Position
Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is looking for a full time Cardiac Monitor Technician in Springfield MA SCHEDULE: 36 hours, Nights 7:00 p.m. -7:30 a.m., every other weekend and holiday Schedule subject to change based on staffing unit needs LOCATION: BMC Campus Springfield MA Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.
Requirements
- Level I: Required : High School Diploma or GED Previous clerical and customer service experience preferred in a healthcare setting Skills and Competencies: Computer literate, good interpersonal skills. Must take and pass required dysrhythmia course (telemetry) within 6 weeks of hire.
- Level II: Required : High School Diploma or GED one year of Acute hospital experience Skills and Competencies: Computer literate, good interpersonal skills. Must take and pass required dysrhythmia course within 6 weeks of hire
- Education: GED or HiSET (Required)
- Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- Previous clerical and customer service experience preferred in a healthcare setting
Responsibilities
- Reports to the Nurse Manager, but daily activities are coordinated by the charge nurse.
- Independently works with the patient and family-centered care teams to ensure all business functions related to processing patient information, managing documentation, organizing patient medical records, and facilitating smooth unit operations.
- Files appropriate patient reports and other information for their records.
- Facilitates communication among staff, relaying messages/information.
- Facilitates bed management and patient throughput on the unit.
- Performs functions necessary to process direct admissions to the unit.
- Acts as a receptionist for visitors to the unit and also as a business partner to the department and clinical staff.
- Orients patients and families to the unit, answering routine questions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
