Monitor Tech/ Unit Secretary

careers-ahmchealth; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Monitor Technician position supports the patient care team by reading and interpreting cardiac monitors and arrhythmias, transcribing orders, and maintaining accurate logs in the Imed system. You will work under the direction of a licensed nurse and ensure timely transmission of physician orders to ancillary departments.

Ideal candidates have completed Basic Arrhythmia training, basic computer skills, and a current BLS Level C certification; prior Monitor Technician experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of Basic Arrhythmia course and pass dysrhythmia test.
• Monitor Technician experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support Level C (Healthcare Provider) certification.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and timely transcribes all orders from the chart to order entry in Imed including CCU orders and DOU emergency orders.
• Utilizes computer skills for accurate unit census and order entry, and maintains all log books, (i.e. census, telemetry, consults).

Skills

Monitor Technician experience

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Completion of Basic Arrhythmia course

Current Basic Life Support Level C certification

Tools

Imed system

Job description

Overview

The Monitor Technician is skilled in reading and interpreting cardiac monitors and arrhythmias. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for clerical support on the patient care unit. Maintains accurate order entry transmission of physician’s orders to ancillary departments. Works under the direction of a licensed nurse.

Responsibilities

Accurately and timely transcribes all orders from the chart to order entry in Imed including CCU orders and DOU emergency orders. Utilizes computer skills for accurate unit census and order entry, and maintains all log books, (i.e. census, telemetry, consults).

Qualifications

Completion of Basic Arrhythmia course and pass dysrhythmia test. Monitor Technician experience preferred. Current Basic Life Support Level C (Healthcare Provider) certification. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of medical terminology.