MONITOR TECHNICIAN-UNIT SECRETARY

Johnson Memorial Hospital; Franklin, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson Memorial Health seeks a part-time Monitor Technician-Unit Secretary in Franklin, IN. The role involves initiating telemetry for monitored patients, observing cardiac monitors, and communicating patient status to nursing staff.

The position requires a high school diploma, familiarity with medical terminology, and basic dysrhythmia recognition; health-field secretarial experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical terminology course or health-related secretarial experience preferred.
• Basic dysrhythmia recognition course a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receives demographic and clinical information and initiates cardiac monitoring for telemetry patients.
• Observes cardiac monitors in CCU and remote telemetry with nurse supervision.
• Notifies nurse of alarms from central station.
• Answers incoming calls, takes messages, and routes information as appropriate.
• Maintains CCU admissions/dismissals/transfers log.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac rhythm recognition

Phone communication

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology course

Secretarial experience in health-related field

Job description

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MONITOR TECHNICIAN-UNIT SECRETARY

Part Time Franklin, IN, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2325

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receives demographic and clinical information regarding patient and initiates cardiac monitoring for patients being monitored remotely (telemetry). Observes cardiac monitors of the patients in the CCU and those in other areas of the hospital being monitored by remote cardiac telemetry. (Ongoing primary responsibility.)

Responsible for interpretation/recognition of basic cardiac rhythms, with nurse supervision.

Notifies the nurse of alarms generated at the central station.

Answers incoming telephone calls. Takes messages, obtains information, provides information as appropriate regarding patient status/condition, and routes calls or messages to appropriate person or department.

Maintains CCU log of admissions, dismissals, and transfers.

Maintains contact with ancillary departments to request services, obtains test results if needed, and notifies appropriate staff of results. Schedules patients for services as requested by provider or nurse.

Greets patient families/visitors. Provides an atmosphere reflecting courtesy and concern for patient and family well-being. Provides directions and information to patients, families, and visitors.

Maintains work environment in an orderly fashion.

Monitors information systems printer routinely throughout shift to ensure timely receipt and/or delivery of information. Check nurse’s station workstation for “terminal mail” and responds appropriately.

Participates in unit staff meetings.

Performs other duties as required.

Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health.

Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Johnson Memorial Health policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Medical terminology course or previous secretarial experience in a health-related field a plus. Basic dysrhythmia recognition course and/or previous experience preferred.

Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SCHEDULE:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receives demographic and clinical information regarding patient and initiates cardiac monitoring for patients being monitored remotely (telemetry). Observes cardiac monitors of the patients in the CCU and those in other areas of the hospital being monitored by remote cardiac telemetry. (Ongoing primary responsibility.)

Responsible for interpretation/recognition of basic cardiac rhythms, with nurse supervision.

Notifies the nurse of alarms generated at the central station.

Answers incoming telephone calls. Takes messages, obtains information, provides information as appropriate regarding patient status/condition, and routes calls or messages to appropriate person or department.

Maintains CCU log of admissions, dismissals, and transfers.

Maintains contact with ancillary departments to request services, obtains test results if needed, and notifies appropriate staff of results. Schedules patients for services as requested by provider or nurse.

Greets patient families/visitors. Provides an atmosphere reflecting courtesy and concern for patient and family well-being. Provides directions and information to patients, families, and visitors.

Maintains work environment in an orderly fashion.

Monitors information systems printer routinely throughout shift to ensure timely receipt and/or delivery of information. Check nurse’s station workstation for “terminal mail” and responds appropriately.

Participates in unit staff meetings.

Performs other duties as required.

Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health.

Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Johnson Memorial Health policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Medical terminology course or previous secretarial experience in a health-related field a plus. Basic dysrhythmia recognition course and/or previous experience preferred.

Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SCHEDULE:

Two 12-hour shifts per week, alternate days (6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.) and nights (6:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)
Part-time, 48 hours per bi-weekly pay period