TELEMETRY MONITOR TECH UNIT SECRETARY PART TIME

AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - NORTHWEST INDIANA; Crown Point (IN); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Shift differential

Part-time benefits package

Zusammenfassung

AMG Specialty Hospital-Northwest Indiana in Crown Point, IN is seeking a part-time Telemetry Monitor Tech-Unit Secretary to support all shifts. You will interpret rhythm strips, report rhythm changes to nurses, maintain patient records, and help keep the unit organized with accurate documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, current BLS, Basic EKG Monitoring training, and knowledge of monitoring equipment; English communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Interprets cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours including rate, rhythm, PR interval, QRS, QT, signature and title.
• Immediately reports changes in patient rhythm to Primary Care Nurse.
• Posts copy of rhythm change in patient’s record and documents arrhythmias or rhythm changes on the report sheet.
• Operates monitor system and speaker/phone systems; runs strips during a code blue as needed.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts with labeled rhythm strips; keeps charts and supply par levels.
• Provides indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting and supports communications among staff.
• Initiates directions from physician and nursing staff; participates in performance improvement activities.

Kenntnisse

Rhythm interpretation

English communication

Computer literacy

Ausbildung

Highschool diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

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 part-time Telemetry Monitor Tech-Unit Secretary for all shifts.

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!

Part-Time employees are offered a comprehensive package is offered including higher than market pay rates, direct deposit, paid vacation time, optional credit union membership, cellular discount options, and 401(k) retirement plan with 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-Northwest Indianais an equal opportunity employer.

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