Monitor Tech

Tenet Healthcare; San Ramon (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Per Diem Telemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary to support a hospital unit in San Ramon, CA. The role includes coordinating communications, order entry, and clerical duties while monitoring cardiac rhythms at the central station.

The incumbent will maintain medical records, transcribe orders, and ensure timely communication of patient information, with a focus on accuracy and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completed approved EKG/Monitor Tech course or equivalent beneficial.
• Recent telemetry monitor experience required; unit secretary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communications on unit and monitor patient telemetry.
• Perform order entry functions and maintain accurate patient files.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately and notify team of STAT orders.
• Maintain charts in chronological order and ensure information is current and legible.
• Handle admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; manage messages and calls.
• Support inventory and requisition of unit supplies and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory practices and SRRMC policies.
• Provide Standard Precautions and respond to emergency situations.

Skills

Telemetry monitor experience

Unit secretary experience

Medical terminology

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG/Monitor Tech course completed

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Job description

Job Type: Per Diem

Job Shift: Rotate

Holiday Rotation:

Reporting to the Nursing Director, this position supports the unit by coordinating communications, performing order entry functions, maintaining files, providing clerical support, and monitoring cardiac rhythms at central station.

• Applies the principles of the SRRMC mission statement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to all applicable professional/regulatory practices, state/federal regulations and SRRMC policies and procedures.
• Protects hospital resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
• Performs routine clerical duties accurately and according to written policies and procedures and standards of care including, but not limited to: (1) admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths, (2) managing phone calls appropriately and recording/communicating messages accurately in a timely manner, (3) maintaining all required reports, department-specific records, and (4) entering all charges.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date medical records. Places identifying patient information in appropriate location. Maintains charts in neat chronological order and ensures that information is current, correct, and legible.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately, notifying team members of any STAT orders.
• Performs clerical duties related to admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths.
• Receives and handles phone calls appropriately. Records and communicates messages accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains all required reports, department specific records and enters charges appropriately.
• Ensures adequate and accurate inventory of unit related stock supplies and forms; processes requisitions for supplies and equipment in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Practices Standard Precautions when providing patient and hospital services.
• Responds promptly and appropriately to patient call lights or requests, referring patient needs to appropriate staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations and follows established emergency procedures and practices.
• Assures that the rights of all patients are respected and maintained by allowing for privacy, confidentiality and dignity in the provision of service.
• Understands and utilizes appropriate medical terminology and approved abbreviations and symbols.

Minimum Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Completed an approved EKG/ Monitor Tech course, or equivalent

Minimum Experience/Skills:

• Recent one (1) year Telemetry monitor experience required;
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as unit secretary in similar department preferred;
• Knowledge of medical terminology;
• Basic computer knowledge, such as word processing, spreadsheet.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA certified)

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