Telemetry Secretary Technician

Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of a Telemetry Tech, Nurse Tech, and Unit Secretary as needed in support of the department’s operations.
• Provides continuous EKG monitoring and interpretation of the rhythms, including lethal arrhythmias.
• Notifies appropriate staff of arrhythmias.
• Oversees the care, maintenance, and tracking of telemetry equipment and reports problems to the Unit Manager.
• Provides safe, efficient, and therapeutic patient care services under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Affords assistance with unit staffing, records information in the medical records, and ensures that the unit’s reporting and documentation of information are completed in a professional and timely manner.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• One (1) year experience performing Nursing/Patient Care Assistant duties in an acute care setting or skilled nursing facility
• One (1) year experience performing Administrative/Unit Secretarial duties in an acute care setting or skilled nursing facility
• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Rhythm Recognition Course Certificate
• Successful completion of the CMH Telemetry Technician competency within three (3) months of hire

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Preferred Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Salary Range: $22.31 - $28.87 per hour

Schedule

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