Telemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary FT Days

Albuquerque • Albuquerque, NM

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At AMG Specialty Hospital - Albuquerque, we are seeking a Full-Time Telemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary for Day Shifts. This role is crucial in accurately interpreting cardiac rhythm strips, reporting changes to nurses, and maintaining patient records. The position also involves operating monitoring and communication systems, providing indirect patient care, and managing unit supplies and records. We are an employee-owned company (ESOP) committed to making a healing difference in the lives of our patients.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Current BLS certification.
• Successful completion of Basic EKG Monitoring Course.
• Knowledge of monitoring equipment.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in rhythm interpretation.
• Previous experience as a Telemetry Technician.
• Additional languages are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours including rate, rhythm, PR interval, QRS, QT, signature and title.
• Immediately reports changes in patient's rhythm to Primary Care Nurse.
• Posts copy of rhythm change in patients record.
• Documents arrhythmias and/or change in cardiac rhythm on report sheet and gives complete/accurate report to oncoming technician.
• Properly operates monitor system.
• Properly operates speaker system and phone system.
• Continuously runs a strip during a code blue.
• Properly completes emergency calls for staff.
• Tracks monitored patients at all times.
• Keeps charts prepped with labeled rhythm strips.
• Maintains nutritional supplies.
• Counts prior to ordering and maintains pre-set par limits.
• Keep patient label book up to date.
• Places completed rhythm sheets in patient charts.
• Provides indirect patient care in the medical surgical setting.
• Meets the communication needs of the patient/family, departmental staff and medical staff.
• Prepares and compiles records in the Medical Surgical Unit.
• Initiates directions from physician and nursing staff.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies and procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as needed or directed by supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Direct deposit
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Vision insurance
• Multiple voluntary insurance options
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Optional credit union membership
• Cellular discount options
• Free uniform scrub after 90 days of employment
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Participation in our ESOP additional retirement benefit
• Shift Differentials are paid for Weekend Shifts!

What This Job Offers

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