Telemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary Full Time Days

At AMG we offer our employees much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer unique career opportunities for people who are called to make a healing difference in the lives of others and desire to be part of a team that makes a difference each day for our patients. We invite you to join our team and share your gifts and talents.

About the role

AMG Specialty Hospital - Albuquerque seeks a Full Time Telemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary for Day Shifts. This employee will:

• Accurately interpret cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours including rate, rhythm, PR interval, QRS, QT, signature and title.
• Immediately report changes in patient's rhythm to Primary Care Nurse.
• Post copy of rhythm change in patients record.
• Document arrhythmias and/or change in cardiac rhythm on report sheet and give complete/accurate report to oncoming technician.
• Properly operate monitor system and speaker/phone system.
• Continuously run a strip during a code blue.
• Properly complete emergency calls for staff.
• Track monitored patients at all times.
• Keep charts prepped with labeled rhythm strips.
• Maintain nutritional supplies, count prior to ordering, and maintain pre-set par limits.
• Keep patient label book up to date.
• Place completed rhythm sheets in patient charts.
• Provide indirect patient care in the medical surgical setting.
• Meet the communication needs of the patient/family, departmental staff, and medical staff.
• Prepare and compile records in the Medical Surgical Unit.
• Initiate directions from physician and nursing staff.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Maintain regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies and procedures, and standards.
• Perform other duties as needed or directed by supervisor.

Shift Differentials are paid for Weekend Shifts!

Requirements

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

Benefits

Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive package including:

• Competitive pay with shift differentials for weekend shifts.
• Direct deposit.
• Medical, dental, long-term disability, life, AD&D, and vision insurance.
• Multiple voluntary insurance options.
• Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time.
• Optional credit union membership and cellular discount options.
• Free uniform scrub after 90 days of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) additional retirement benefit.

About the company

AMG Specialty Hospital - Albuquerque is a Long-Term Acute Care hospital that specializes in the management of complex medical needs. Our mission is to return patients to their optimal level of well-being in the least restrictive medical environment through a multi-disciplined approach that includes aggressive clinical and therapeutic interventions, as well as family involvement. Our high staff-to-patient ratio ensures individualized attention. We are an equal opportunity employer and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), an employee-owned company.