Telemetry Monitor Tech Unit Secretary Full Time
About The Position
AMG Specialty Hospital - Northwest Indiana is hiring a full-time Telemetry Monitor Tech-Unit Secretary. The Telemetry Monitor Technician - Unit Secretary 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.
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.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in rhythm interpretation
- Previous experience as a Telemetry Technician
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
- Dual medical insurance options
- 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 generous company contribution
- Shift Differentials are paid for weekend and night shifts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
