Telemetry Monitor Tech & Unit Secretary (Night Shift)

AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL ‑ OKLAHOMA CITY; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential for night/weekend

Job summary

AMG Specialty Hospital - Oklahoma City is hiring PRN Telemetry Monitor Technicians/Unit Secretaries for Night Shifts. The Telemetry Monitor Technician interprets cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours and reports changes to the Primary Care Nurse. They post rhythm changes in patient records and provide accurate reports to the oncoming technician.

Shifts offer differential for night and weekend hours. AMG is an equal opportunity employer with an ESOP, committed to high-quality patient care and

Qualifications

• Highschool 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.
• Additional languages desirable.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Interpret cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours including rate, rhythm, PR interval, QRS, QT in patient records and report changes to the Primary Care Nurse.
• Post copies of rhythm changes in patients' records and provide complete/accurate report to oncoming technician.
• Operate monitor system, speaker system, and phone system; continuously run a strip during a code blue.
• Maintain patient charts and pre-labeled rhythm sheets; prepare and compile records in the Medical/Surgical Unit.
• Initiate directions from physicians and nursing staff; participate in performance improvement activities.
• Meet regulatory agency requirements and hospital policies and procedures; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Rhythm interpretation

English communication

Monitoring equipment knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current BLS certification

Basic EKG Monitoring Course

Telemetry Technician experience (preferred)

Job description

AMG Specialty Hospital - Oklahoma City is hiring PRN Telemetry Monitor Technicians/Unit Secretaries for Night Shifts. The Telemetry Monitor Technician interprets cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours and reports changes to the Primary Care Nurse. They post rhythm changes in patient records and provide accurate reports to the oncoming technician.

Shifts offer differential for night and weekend hours. AMG is an equal opportunity employer with an ESOP, committed to high-quality patient care and