Telemetry Technician - Progressive Care - R4 & R3

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital • Plattsburgh, NY

7d • $48,173 - $69,846 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs receptionist, clerk, and telemetry technician duties in the Progressive Care department. Maintains and organizes paper office, patient care, and medical record supplies, as well as telemetry logs. Transcribes patient and unit information manually and into the computer, directs written and verbal communications to appropriate people, copies projects for the manager, and answers the telephone and call system. The position is part-time, with 28 standard hours per week and 56 biweekly scheduled hours. The primary shift is 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, with a secondary shift of 11:00 PM–7:30 AM, and weekend coverage is required every other weekend.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent work experience, including the ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
• Must successfully complete the hospital’s cardiac rhythm interpretation course/test when the first class is available after the date of hire.
• Able to perform detailed assignments, work under pressure, and relate to patients, hospital staff, physicians, and visitors.
• Able to communicate effectively by telephone.
• Able to perform computer skills following appropriate training on the hospital information system.
• Meet requirements for pre-employment screening and physical examination.
• As applicable, have training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the ages of patients receiving care.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a clerical or receptionist position is desired.
• Hospital experience or satisfactory completion of a training program is preferred.
• Candidates who have taken and passed the cardiac rhythm interpretation test will be considered first.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist, clerk, and telemetry technician duties in the department.
• Maintain and organize office, patient care, and medical record supplies and telemetry logs.
• Transcribe patient and unit information manually and into the computer.
• Direct written and verbal communication to appropriate people.
• Copy projects for the manager.
• Answer the telephone and call system.
• After completing the cardiac rhythm interpretation course, efficiently report arrhythmias to the RN and produce an arrhythmia strip.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED