Telemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary

About the role

The Telemetry Monitor Technician/Unit Secretary at AMG Specialty Hospital – North Mississippi in Batesville, MS is responsible for accurately interpreting cardiac rhythm strips, immediately reporting changes to the primary care nurse, and maintaining patient records. This position requires current BLS certification and previous experience in rhythm interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours including rate, rhythm, PR interval, QRS, QT, signature and title.
• Immediately reports changes in patient’s rhythm to Primary Care Nurse.
• Posts copy of rhythm change in patients' record.
• Determines and documents arrhythmias and/or change in cardiac rhythm on report sheet and gives complete/accurate report to oncoming technician.
• Operates monitor system.
• Operates speaker system and phone system.
• Continuously runs a strip 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.
• Keeps 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.

Requirements

• Current BLS certification.
• Successful completion of Telemetry/Basic EKG Monitoring Course preferred.
• Previous experience in rhythm interpretation, previous experience as a Telemetry Technician preferred.
• Knowledge of monitoring equipment.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

Prior experience is required!

Shift Differentials

Shift Differentials are paid for all Weekend Shifts!!

Benefits

Market competitive pay rates and benefits are offered.