Telemetry Monitor Tech & Unit Secretary (Day Shift)

AMG Specialty Hospital - Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AMG Specialty Hospital - Albuquerque seeks a Full Time Telemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary for day shifts. The role involves accurately interpreting cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours and reporting changes to the Primary Care Nurse.

You will post rhythm changes, document arrhythmias, and maintain monitor and communication systems. Qualifications include a high school diploma, current BLS certification, Basic EKG Monitoring Course, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current BLS certification.
• Successful completion of Basic EKG Monitoring Course.
• Experience with rhythm interpretation; telemetry tech preferred.
• Knowledge of monitoring equipment.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Interpret cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours, including rate, rhythm, PR interval, QRS and QT.
• Immediately report rhythm changes to the Primary Care Nurse.
• Post copies of rhythm changes in the patient record and report sheets.
• Operate monitor system, speaker system, and phone system.
• Monitor patients continuously and track movements during codes.
• Prepare and maintain patient charts with labeled rhythm strips and notes.

Skills

Rhythm interpretation

Monitoring equipment

English communication

Medical terminology

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma

Current BLS certification

Basic EKG Monitoring Course

Job description

AMG Specialty Hospital - Albuquerque seeks a Full Time Telemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary for day shifts. The role involves accurately interpreting cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours and reporting changes to the Primary Care Nurse.

You will post rhythm changes, document arrhythmias, and maintain monitor and communication systems. Qualifications include a high school diploma, current BLS certification, Basic EKG Monitoring Course, and strong English communication.