Telemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary Full Time Days

Albuquerque • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At AMG, we offer unique career opportunities for individuals called to make a healing difference in the lives of others and who desire to be part of a team that makes a difference each day for our patients. We invite you to join our team and share your gifts and talents. In addition to market competitive pay rates and benefits in the Albuquerque market, you will have the opportunity to work for an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), as AMG is an employee-owned company! AMG Specialty Hospital - Albuquerque is part of the AMG Integrated Healthcare Management Hospital System - a Top-5 Post-Acute Care Hospital System. Our mission is an unyielding commitment to Patients, People, and the Pursuit of Healing. We believe our employees are the asset and heart of our organization. We are located in the heart of Albuquerque on the 3rd floor of Gibson Medical Center. AMG Specialty Hospital - Albuquerque seeks a Full Time Telemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary for Day Shifts.

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 preferred
• 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

What This Job Offers

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