Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Tech-ABQ

Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Wearable safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC system training

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Monitor Technician/Unit Secretary to support nursing units with telemetry monitoring, documentation in EMR, and efficient communication. The role offers growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The position is full-time (FTE 0.90) with 12-hour day shifts. Requires HSD or GED, BLS, and preferably 1 year of monitor tech or unit secretary experience. On-site work and hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year monitor technician experience preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Observes patients' cardiac telemetry oximetry and maintains records in EMR.
• Provides patient reports to physicians, nurses, and oncoming staff.
• Notifies nurses immediately of lethal arrhythmias and documents findings.
• Exports and prints 12-lead ECGs per ED staff request.
• Performs cardiac device interrogations per order.
• Ensures proper functioning of the monitor system and reports malfunctions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Written communication

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location Address:

9521 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $16.66 Maximum Offer $26.70

Summary:

Performs monitor technician duties and unit secretarial clerical duties while acting as a communication center for the nursing unit.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• - Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• - Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• - Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• - Malpractice liability insurance
• - Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• - EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity:

Full time

FTE: 0.90

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: 12 Hour Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Observes patients cardiac telemetry oximetry and maintains records, documents in EMR, prints strips and reports any pertinent rhythm or rate changes especially life-threatening dysrhythmias and desaturations.
• Provides patient report to physicians, nurses, and the oncoming monitor technician.
• Notifies the nurse immediately of any lethal arrhythmias and documents findings in EMR.
• Exports and prints 12-lead ECGs per ED staff request.
• Performs cardiac device interrogations per order.
• Assumes responsibilities for the proper functioning of the computerized patient monitor system and reports malfunctions immediately to supervisor and the Medical Equipment Management Services.
• Assists in orientation of new staff or students and serve as a resource person and professional role model.
• Timely completion of mandatory initial and yearly competencies, including but not limited to cardiac rhythm interpretation, BLS, Philips system monitoring, safety training.
• Maintenance of all skill required for various aspects of job: telemetry monitoring, ECG assessment and exportation, cardiac device interrogation, and secretarial duties.
• Adheres to PHS policies, including but not limited with human resources, attendance, safety, and equipment.
• Adheres department specific policies, procedures and standard works.
• Maintains positive communication and relationship with peers and other healthcare team members.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Promotes facilitates accurate unit communication.
• Courteously greets and directs customers.
• Answers communication devices and efficiently processes information.
• Effectively utilizes computer system to meet patient unit needs. Continually performs variety of tasks utilizing organizational and prioritizing skills to meet changing needs of patient unit.
• Communicates and processes necessary paperwork information for patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Maintains correct census and bed status report. Assembles patients¿ charts and organizes them daily by filing pertinent reports and adding blank forms as needed.
• Maintains and accounts for office supplies for the unit.
• Assists in orienting new personnel to secretarial duties.
• Performs other functions as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year monitor technician experience preferred.
• Specialized, short-term training in cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation with special emphasis on detection of life-threatening dysrhythmias preferred.
• 1 year experience as a unit secretary preferred.
• Take and pass Basic Arrhythmia Class within orientation period.
• Take and pass Basic Arrhythmia Test annually.
• BLS required
• Complete initial and annual competencies for cardiac device interrogations.
• Take and pass initial and annual competencies for Philips equipment operation and basic troubleshooting.
• SKILL-Ability to effectively interact with customers to understand their needs and explain data
• SKILL-Microsoft Office
• SKILL-Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in person and via telephone with members, employer groups, brokers, physicians, and physician office staff using strong dialogue and customer service competencies.
• SKILL-Written communication

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and o