Monitor Tech

Sinai-Grace Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Education opportunities

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is seeking a Telemetry Technician to set up telemetry on physician orders, place electrodes, run strips, replace batteries, and assist with clerical duties.

You will observe cardiac monitors for rhythm changes, document EKG rhythms, enter patient data accurately, maintain orderly chart files, and coordinate with staff to ensure timely access to records. A high school diploma and completion of an EKG class are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Successful completion of EKG class.
• Familiar with Medical Terminology.

Responsibilities

• Observes cardiac monitor for abnormal heart rhythms, rates and pattern changes.
• Performs long range assessment and review of cardiac arrhythmias.
• Documents EKG rhythm every eight hours and documents rhythm changes as they occur with correct interpretation.
• Accurately enters patient data into the telemetry monitors, initiates patient record and notifies appropriate personnel within defined time lines.
• Ensures appropriate department, within defined timelines and in accordance with policy, receives medical records.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

EKG knowledge

Medical terminology

Clerical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Francis Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Francis 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

Responsible for the set up of telemetry on physician orders by ensuring proper placement of electrodes, running strips, and replacing batteries as needed. Performs general clerical duties by preparing, compiling and maintaining records in a hospital nursing unit. Maintains current and orderly chart files. Answers telephone; records and relays messages. Prepares routine, confidential, and/or special reports, documents, and records; assist with quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Observes cardiac monitor for abnormal heart rhythms, rates and pattern changes.
• Performs long range assessment and review of cardiac arrhythmias.
• Documents EKG rhythm every eight hours and documents rhythm changes as they occur with correct interpretation.
• Accurately enters patient data into the telemetry monitors, initiates patient record and notifies appropriate personnel within defined time lines.
• Ensures appropriate department, within defined timelines and in accordance with policy, receives medical records.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience:
    • Successful completion of EKG class
    • Familiar with Medical Terminology

Organization Description

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN.Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center.The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nations oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!

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