Monitor Tech

Desert Care Network; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Desert Care Network in Indio, CA is seeking a Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary to support telemetry monitoring and related administrative tasks in a full-time role. The position involves transcribing orders, coordinating with nursing staff, and maintaining unit census and supplies.

The role requires basic EKG and medical terminology coursework, prior unit secretary experience, and solid computer skills. Shift is 12-hour days with hours from 7:00am to 7:30pm, in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Basic EKG Course.
• Successful completion of Medical Terminology Course or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a Unit Secretary preferred.
• Basic Computer Skills.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and processes patient care orders to completion and serves as the department's communication hub.
• Performs departmental record keeping and maintains accurate census data.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology and assists with supplies organization and stocking.
• Interprets cardiac rhythm strips and verifies alarm settings with nursing staff.
• Notifies RN of changes in patient rhythm promptly and reports discrepancies in telemetry units.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Unit Secretary experience

Education

Basic EKG Course

Medical Terminology Course

Job description

Overview

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job type: Full Time

Shift: 12HR Days

Hours: 7:00am-7:30pm

The Monitor Tech accurately transcribes and processes all patient care orders to completion. Acts as the communication hub for the department. Performs departmental record keeping. Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology. Orders, stocks and organizes office and unit supplies. Maintains an accurate census and communicates this to all appropriate department in a timely and effective manner.

Accurately and completely interprets cardiac rhythm strips and verifies appropriate and safe settings of alarms in collaboration with the nursing staff. Notifies RN of any changes in the patient's rhythm strip within a timely manner. Accounts for the telemetry units on a shift by shift basis and will report any discrepancy.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Basic EKG Course
• Successful completion of Medical Terminology Course or equivalent
• Prior experience as a Unit Secretary preferred
• Basic Computer Skills

Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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$25.00 - $25.00 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience,

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Basic EKG Course
• Successful completion of Medical Terminology Course or equivalent
• Prior experience as a Unit Secretary preferred
• Basic Computer Skills