Telemetry Associate

Children's Hospital of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) retirement savings with match

Generous PTO

Career development and continuing-ED

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Pet, legal, accident, and other ins.

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is seeking a Telemetry Associate to support continuous ECG rhythm monitoring and equipment maintenance. You will assist the medical and nursing staff, initiate tracing as needed, and promptly alert nursing personnel to rhythm changes or equipment issues.

Under direct supervision, you will perform clerical and receptionist tasks, use the online terminal to transcribe orders, and enter, retrieve, and correct patient information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• 6 months of prior experience with substantial computer usage, or credit hours in computer classes.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Must complete 3–4 week program in basic cardiac arrhythmia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical and nursing staff in continuous monitoring of patient ECG rhythms and maintain monitoring equipment.
• Initiate tracing if changes occur in patient rhythm and alert nursing personnel.
• Maintain and monitor rate limits and determine if irregularities are due to rhythm changes or equipment malfunction.
• Alert repair personnel of machine malfunction.
• Under supervision, perform clerical and receptionist duties and operate an on-line computer terminal to transcribe orders and manage patient information.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Computer literacy

Cardiac arrhythmia monitoring basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, 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 (PTO)
• 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

The primary responsibilities of the Telemetry Associate include assisting the medical and nursing staff in continuous monitoring of patient ECG rhythms and maintaining monitoring equipment. Initiates tracing if change occurs in patient rhythm and immediately alerts nursing personnel. Maintains and monitors rate limits and recognizes whether irregularity is due to change in patient rhythm or machine malfunction. Alerts repair personnel of machine malfunction. Under direct supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of clerical and receptionist duties for assigned patient care service or nursing unit. Operates on-line computer terminal to transcribe orders and enter/retrieve/correct patient information.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous hospital experience preferred. 3. Six months of prior job experience where substantial computer usage is significant part of job; OR
• credit hours of computer classes in computer training (keyboarding, navigation, specific applications) or college program. Equivalent combination of coursework and experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred (e.g., completion of medical terminology/transcription course or unit clerk/unit secretary classes, preferred).
• Must be able to successfully complete three to four week program in basic cardiac arrythmia monitoring.

Facility Statement

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Job: Nursing

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Evening

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status