TELEMETRY MONITOR TECH UNIT SECRETARY, PART TIME

GetHired, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parking

Direct deposit

Paid vacation time

Credit union membership

Cellular discount options

401(k) retirement plan with company

Job summary

Houston Medical Center - AMG Specialty Hospital is seeking a part-time Telemetry Monitor Tech Unit Secretary to interpret cardiac rhythms, monitor patient data, and support the Medical Surgical Unit with charting and record preparation.

The role emphasizes timely reporting of rhythm changes, proper operation of monitoring equipment, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to ensure high-quality patient care. Benefits for part-time staff include parking and vacation opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Current BLS certification.
• Successful completion of Basic EKG Monitoring Course preferred.
• Previous experience in rhythm interpretation preferred.
• Knowledge of monitoring equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours and report changes to Primary Care Nurse.
• Operate monitor system, speaker and phone systems; document rhythm changes.
• Maintain patient charts, prep records for the Medical Surgical Unit and assist staff as needed.

Skills

Rhythm interpretation

BLS certification

Telemetry experience

Monitoring equipment

Patient monitoring system

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Monitor system

Job description

At AMG we offer our employees much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer unique career opportunities for peoplewho are called to make a healing difference in the lives of others and desireto be part of a team that contributes to making a difference each day for ourpatients. We invite you to join our team and share your gifts and talents at HoustonMedical Center – AMG Specialty Hospital.

Houston Medical Center - AMG Specialty Hospitalis seeking a part-time TELEMETRY MONITOR TECH UNIT SECRETARY

responsiblefor accurately interpreting cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours including rate,rhythm, PR interval, QRS, QT, signature and title. Immediately reports changes in patient’srhythm to Primary Care Nurse. Posts copyof rhythm change in patients record.Documents arrhythmias and/or change in cardiac rhythm on report sheetand gives complete/accurate report to oncoming technician. Properly operates monitor system. Properly operates speaker system and phone system. Continuously runs a strip duringa code blue. Properly completes emergency calls for staff. Tracks monitored patients at all times. Keeps charts prepped with labeled rhythm strips.Maintains nutritional supplies.Counts prior to ordering and maintains pre-set par limits. Keep patient label book up to date. Places completed rhythm sheets in patient charts. Provides indirect patient care in the medical surgical setting. Meets the communication needs of the patient/family, departmental staff and medical staff. Prepares and compiles records in the Medical Surgical Unit. Initiates directions 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 directed by supervisor.

Part-Time employees are offered a comprehensive package including paid employee parking, 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.

Job Requirements

• Highschool graduate or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• CurrentBLS certification.
• Successful completion of Basic EKG Monitoring Course preferred.
• Previous experience in rhythm interpretation, previous experience as a Telemetry Technician preferred.
• Knowledge of monitoring equipment preferred.

Company Overview

Houston Medical Center-AMG Specialty Hospital is aLong-Term Acute Care hospital that specializes in the management of complexmedical needs.

When patients need more attention, time, and therapy thanthey can get in a traditional hospital, we provide quality patient care anddedicated rehabilitation experts for their complex medical conditions over anextended period of time.

Getting the right level of care is central to recovery.Still, we also understand that recovery is something patients do with friendsand family close-by. That’s why our aim is to provide a welcome and healingenvironment. At Houston Medical Center - AMG Specialty Hospital, our patientfamily members and guests will find early day free valet parking or discounted parking(in designated parking garage), easy access, and flexible visiting hours, sothat loved ones can always visit with ease.

Our mission is to return patients to their optimal level ofwell-being in the least restrictive medical environment. We accomplish thisthrough a multi-disciplined approach that includes aggressive clinical andtherapeutic interventions, as well as family involvement. Our high staff topatient ratio ensures individualized attention. Our nurses, therapists, andphysicians work with each patient to obtain the best possible outcomes. Learnmore about the quality care we provide by visiting our website at: www.amgihm.com.

Houston Medical Center - AMG Specialty Hospital is anequal opportunity employer.