Monitor Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Talentify in California is seeking a part-time Nights Monitor Tech to support the Nursing Department. The role coordinates communications, handles order entry, maintains files, and provides clerical support while monitoring cardiac rhythms at the central station.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, completed an EKG/Monitor Tech course, and recent telemetry experience. Strong computer skills and medical terminology knowledge are required for accurate charting and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completed EKG/Monitor Tech course.
• Recent telemetry monitor experience required.
• Basic computer literacy for charting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Applies SRRMC mission principles and adheres to regulations and policies.
• Performs routine clerical duties including admissions/transfers/discharges and messages.
• Maintains accurate medical records and charts; transcribes physician orders.
• Manages inventory of unit supplies and processes requisitions.
• Responds to patient calls and emergencies with appropriate staff involvement.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Unit secretary experience

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG/Monitor Tech course

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Job description

Job Type: Part Time

Job Shift: Nights

Holiday Rotation:

Department: Monitor Tech

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.

Qualifications

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)

Responsibilities

1. Applies the principles of the SRRMC mission statement.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to all applicable professional/regulatory practices, state/federal regulations and SRRMC policies and procedures.
3. Protects hospital resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Transcribes physician orders accurately, notifying team members of any STAT orders.
7. Performs clerical duties related to admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths.
8. Receives and handles phone calls appropriately. Records and communicates messages accurately and in a timely manner.
9. Maintains all required reports, department specific records and enters charges appropriately.
10. 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.
11. Practices Standard Precautions when providing patient and hospital services.
12. Responds promptly and appropriately to patient call lights or requests, referring patient needs to appropriate staff.
13. Demonstrates the ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations and follows established emergency procedures and practices.
14. Assures that the rights of all patients are respected and maintained by allowing for privacy, confidentiality and dignity in the provision of service.
15. Understands and utilizes appropriate medical terminology and approved abbreviations and symbols.