TELEMETRY MONITOR TECH/UNIT SECRETARY FULL TIME DAYS

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials on weekends

ESOP / Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

AMG Specialty Hospital-Albuquerque seeks a Full Time Telemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary for day shifts. The role includes interpreting cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours, reporting rhythm changes to the primary nurse, and documenting findings for oncoming staff.

The candidate should have a current BLS certification, complete Basic EKG Monitoring, and knowledge of monitoring equipment. Strong English communication and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Current BLS certification.
• Successful completion of Basic EKG Monitoring Course.
• Previous experience in rhythm interpretation; previous experience as Telemetry Technician preferred.
• Knowledge of monitoring equipment.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Additional languages are desirable.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Interpret cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours including rate, rhythm, PR interval, QRS, QT, signature and title; report changes to Primary Care Nurse and document on the patient record.
• Operate monitor system and related speaker/phone systems; post rhythm changes and provide complete/accurate reports to oncoming technicians.
• Keep patient charts updated with labeled rhythm strips; maintain supplies and pre-set par limits; track monitored patients at all times.
• Prepare and compile records in the Medical Surgical Unit; initiate directions from physician and nursing staff; participate in performance improvement activities.
• Meet regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies and procedures; perform other duties as needed by supervisor.
• Shift Differentials are paid for Weekend Shifts.

Skills

English communication

Monitoring equipment knowledge

Basic computer skills

Rhythm interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current BLS certification

Basic EKG Monitoring Course

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 of the 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 Telemetry 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.