Telemetry Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Effectively read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• BLS healthcare certification required within 30 days of hire.
• For clinical departments where dysrhythmia monitoring and interpretation are required: complete a Basic Dysrhythmia class within 30 days of hire and pass the Basic Dysrhythmia competency exam after no more than two attempts within two weeks of the class.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a medical terminology class.
• Six months of experience as a division secretary, or training as a medical records or admitting clerk.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and receptionist duties for the unit.
• Transcribe orders accurately.
• Maintain medical records according to HIPAA.
• Complete admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
• Answer phones and the patient call system.
• Clean work areas, stock supplies, and dispose of supply materials to keep assigned areas clean and adequately supplied.
• Take direction and follow through concisely to promote efficiency.
• Communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, and ancillary departments using written, verbal, and non-verbal skills.
• Set priorities and act to protect and advance patients’ best interests.
• Work as a team member throughout the facility.
• Demonstrate and maintain competency in the duties of the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.