TELEMETRY MONITOR TECH/UNIT SECRETARY FT DAYS

AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL ‑ ALBUQUERQUE; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

AMG Specialty Hospital - Albuquerque seeks a Full Time Telemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary for day shifts. You will interpret rhythm strips, report changes to nurses, and maintain patient charts while coordinating with the care team.

This role requires BLS, EKG course, rhythm interpretation knowledge, and English communication; experience as telemetry tech preferred. We offer ESOP and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Current BLS certification.
• Successful completion of Basic EKG Monitoring Course.
• Previous rhythm interpretation experience; Telemetry Technician preferred.
• Knowledge of monitoring equipment.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Interprets cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours, including rate, rhythm, PR interval, QRS, QT, signature and title.
• Reports rhythm changes to the Primary Care Nurse immediately.
• Posts copies of rhythm changes in patient records.
• Maintains rhythm sheets and reports to incoming technicians.
• Operates monitor system and speaker/phone systems correctly.
• Runs continuous strips during codes and supports staff during emergencies.
• Keeps charts prepared with labeled rhythm strips and maintains par limits.
• Prepares and compiles records in the Medical Surgical Unit.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and adheres to policies.

Skills

English communication

Knowledge of monitoring equipment

Rhythm interpretation

Basic computer knowledge

Education

BLS certification

Basic EKG Monitoring Course

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

At AMG weoffer our employees much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. Weoffer unique career opportunities for people who are called to make a healingdifference in the lives of others and desire to be part of a team that makes adifference each day for our patients. We invite you to join our team and shareyour gifts and talents. In addition to market competitive pay rates andbenefits in the Albuquerquemarket,you will have the opportunity to work for an Employee Stock Ownership Plan(ESOP), as AMG is an employee owned company!

AMG Specialty Hospital - Albuquerque is part ofthe AMG Integrated Healthcare Management Hospital System - a Top-5 Post-AcuteCare Hospital System. Our mission is an unyielding commitment to Patients,People, and the Pursuit of Healing. We believe our employees are the asset andheart of our organization. We are located inthe heart of Albuquerque on the 3rd floor of Gibson Medical Center.

AMG Specialty Hospital-Albuquerque seeks a Full Time T elemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary for Day Shifts.

This employee will

• accurately interpretscardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours including rate, rhythm, PR interval, QRS,QT, signature and title.
• Immediatelyreports changes in patient's rhythm to Primary Care Nurse.
• Posts copy of rhythm change in patientsrecord.
• Documents arrhythmias and/orchange in cardiac rhythm on report sheet and gives complete/accurate report tooncoming technician.
• Properly operatesmonitor system.
• Properly operatesspeaker system and phone system.
• Continuously runs a strip during a code blue.
• Properly completes emergency calls forstaff.
• Tracks monitored patients at alltimes.
• Keeps charts prepped with labeledrhythm strips.
• Maintains nutritionalsupplies.
• Counts prior to ordering andmaintains pre-set par limits.
• Keeppatient label book up to date.
• Placescompleted rhythm sheets in patient charts. Provides indirect patient care inthe medical surgical setting.
• Meets thecommunication needs of the patient/family, departmental staff and medicalstaff.
• Prepares and compiles records inthe Medical Surgical Unit.
• Initiatesdirections from physician and nursing staff.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Maintains regulatory agency requirements,nursing and hospital policies and procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as needed or directedby supervisor.

Shift Differentials arepaid forWeekendShifts!

Joinour dynamic team and enjoy a career where you can make a difference with AMG SpecialtyHospital - Albuquerque!

Full-Timeemployees areoffered a comprehensive package including competitive pay, direct deposit,medical insurance, dental insurance,long-term disability insurance, lifeinsurance, AD&D insurance, vision insurance, multiple voluntary insuranceoptions, paid holidays,paid vacation time, paid sick time, optionalcredit union membership, cellular discount options, free uniform scrub after 90days of employment, and 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution, and participation in our ESOP additionalretirement benefit.

Job Requirements

• Highschool graduate or equivalent (GED).
• CurrentBLS certification.
• Successfulcompletion of Basic EKG Monitoring Course.
• Previousexperience in rhythm interpretation, previous experience as a TelemetryTechnician preferred.
• Knowledgeof monitoring equipment.
• Abilityto read and communicate effectively in English.
• Knowledgeof medical terminology.
• Additionallanguages are desirable.
• Basic computerknowledge.

CompanyOverview

AMG Specialty Hospital- Albuquerque is a Long-Term Acute Care hospital that specializes in themanagement of complex medical needs.

Our mission is toreturn patients to their optimal level of well-being in the least restrictivemedical environment. We accomplish this through a multi-disciplined approachthat includes aggressive clinical and therapeutic interventions, as well asfamily involvement. Our high staff to patient ratio ensures individualizedattention. Our nurses, therapists, and physicians work with each patient toobtain the best possible outcomes.Learn more about thequality carewe provide by visiting our websiteat:amgihm.com/albuquerque.

AMG Specialty Hospital- Albuquerque is an equal opportunity employer and anEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), an employee owned company.