TELEMETRY MONITOR TECH/UNIT SECRETARY PRN NIGHTS

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

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. Market competitive pay rates and benefits are offeredby AMG Specialty Hospital-Oklahoma City.

AMGSpecialty Hospital -Oklahoma Cityis part of the AMG Integrated HealthcareManagement Hospital System; a Top-5 Post-Acute Care Hospital System. Ourmission is an unyielding located in the heart of Oklahoma City on the 2nd floor of Mercy Hospital OKC.

AMG Specialty Hospital - Oklahoma City is hiring PRN Telemetry Monitor Technicians/Unit Secretaries for Night Shifts. The Telemetry Monitor Technician - Unit Secretary accurately interprets cardiac rhythm stripsevery 4 hours including rate, rhythm, PR interval, QRS, QT, signature andtitle. Immediately reports changes inpatient’s rhythm to Primary Care Nurse.Posts copy of rhythm change in patients record. Documents arrhythmias and/or change incardiac rhythm on report sheet and gives complete/accurate report to oncomingtechnician. Properly operates monitor system. Properly operates speaker systemand phone system. Continuously runs astrip during a 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 thepatient/family, departmental staff and medical staff. Prepares and compiles records in the MedicalSurgical Unit. Initiates directions fromphysician 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 all Night and Weekend Shifts!!

Join our dynamic team and enjoy a careerwhere you can make a difference with AMG Specialty Hospital - OklahomaCity!

Job Requirements

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

Company Overview

AMG Specialty Hospital - Oklahoma City is a Long-Term Acute Care hospital that specializes in the management of complex medical needs.

Ourmission is to return patients to their optimal level of well-being in the leastrestrictive medical environment. We accomplish this through a multi-disciplinedapproach that includes aggressive clinical and therapeutic interventions, aswell as family involvement. Our high staff to patient ratio ensuresindividualized attention. Our nurses, therapists, and physicians work with eachpatient to obtain the best possible outcomes. Learn more aboutthe quality care we provide by visiting our website at: amgihm.com/oklahomacity.

AMG Specialty Hospital - Oklahoma City is an equal opportunity employer and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), an employee owned company.

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