TELEMETRY MONITOR TECH UNIT SECRETARY FULL TIME DAYS

GetHired, Inc.; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Uniforms provided after 90 days

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Cellular discount

Job summary

AMG Specialty Hospital-Northwest Indiana is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Tech-Unit Secretary for day shifts. The role interprets cardiac rhythm strips, reports rhythm changes to the primary nurse, and maintains accurate patient rhythm documentation while supporting unit operations.

The position requires BLS, Basic EKG Monitoring training, rhythm interpretation experience, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent (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.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Interpret cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours and report changes to the Primary Care Nurse.
• Post copies of rhythm changes in patient records.
• Operate monitor system, speaker, and phone systems.
• Maintain patient charts with labeled rhythm strips and pre-set par levels.
• Provide indirect patient care in medical–surgical setting and assist staff as needed.

Skills

Rhythm interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

English communication

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic EKG Monitoring Course

Current BLS certification

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

At AMG we offer our employeesmuch more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer unique careeropportunities for people who are called to make a healing difference in thelives of others and desire to be part of a team that makes a difference eachday for our patients. We invite you to join our team and share your gifts andtalents. In addition to market competitive pay rates and benefits intheNorthwest Indianamarket, you will have the opportunity to workfor a company and leadership team which values employees as its greatest assets!

AMGSpecialty Hospital-Northwest Indianais part of the AMGIntegrated Healthcare Management Hospital System – a Top-5 Post-Acute CareHospital System. Our mission is an unyielding commitment to Patients, People,and the Pursuit of Healing. We believe our employees are the asset and heart ofour organization.We are located in the heart of Northwest Indiana inCrown Point.

AMGSpecialty Hospital-Northwest Indiana ishiring a full-time Telemetry Monitor Tech-Unit Secretary for Days. The Telemetry Monitor Technician - Unit Secretary accuratelyinterprets cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours including rate, rhythm, PRinterval, QRS, QT, signature and title.Immediately reports changes in patient’s rhythm to Primary CareNurse. Posts copy of rhythm change inpatients record. Documents arrhythmiasand/or change in cardiac rhythm on report sheet and gives complete/accuratereport to oncoming technician. Properlyoperates monitor system. Properlyoperates speaker 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 are paid for weekend night shifts!

Full-Time employeesare offered a comprehensive package is offered includingcompetitive pay, direct deposit, dual medical insurance options, dentalinsurance,long-term disability insurance, life insurance, AD&Dinsurance, vision insurance, multiple voluntary insurance options, paidholidays,paid vacation time, paid sick time, optional credit unionmembership, cellular discount options, free uniform scrub after 90 days ofemployment, and 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution

Join our dynamicteam and enjoy a career where you can make a difference with AMG SpecialtyHospital-Northwest Indiana!

Job Requirements

• Highschool graduate or equivalent (GED).
• CurrentBLS certification.
• Successfulcompletion of Basic EKG Monitoring Course.
• Previousexperience in rhythm interpretation, previous experience as a Telemetry Technicianpreferred.
• Knowledgeof monitoring equipment.
• Abilityto read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basiccomputer knowledge.
• Knowledgeof medical terminology.

Company Overview

AMG SpecialtyHospital-Northwest Indianais a Long-Term Acute Care hospitalthat specializes in the management of complex medical needs.

Our mission is to return patientsto their optimal level of well-being in the least restrictive medicalenvironment. We accomplish this through a multi-disciplined approach thatincludes aggressive clinical and therapeutic interventions, as well as familyinvolvement. Our high staff to patient ratio ensures individualized attention.Our nurses, therapists, and physicians work with each patient to obtain thebest possible outcomes.Learn more about thequality care we provideby visiting our websiteat:amgihm.com/northwestindiana.

AMG Specialty Hospital-NorthwestIndianais an equal opportunity employer.

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