Ward Clerk (060326.3) PART TIME
About The Position
Bitterroot Health is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Ward Clerk / Telemetry Technician to join our Nursing Department in beautiful Hamilton, Montana. This unique dual-role position combines administrative support with patient monitoring responsibilities, making you an essential member of our healthcare team. As a Ward Clerk / Telemetry Technician, you will provide clerical support for the Medical-Surgical, SWING, Clinical Decision Unit (CDU), and Birthing Center units while also monitoring patients' cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry. This position plays a critical role in supporting clinical operations, maintaining effective communication, and ensuring timely recognition of cardiac rhythm changes that may require immediate attention.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required
- Successful completion of a Telemetry Course within six months of hire
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to work within an Electronic Medical Record system
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to recognize and interpret basic cardiac rhythms
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Responsibilities
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls
- Contact providers and facilitate communication between care team members
- Coordinate department paperwork and documentation
- Enter and maintain information within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Support daily operations of Medical-Surgical, SWING, CDU, and Birthing Center units
- Assist with administrative and clerical functions to ensure efficient patient care delivery
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, electrocardiograms (ECGs), and continuous pulse oximetry
- Observe telemetry patients across inpatient and outpatient settings
- Recognize and respond appropriately to basic and life-threatening cardiac rhythms
- Communicate significant rhythm changes to nursing staff promptly
- Maintain accurate telemetry monitoring records and documentation
Benefits
- tailored pathway training in nursing, laboratory, and surgical departments
- scholarships
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
