Telemetry Technician - Cardiac Progressive Care

About the role

Responsible for performing general secretarial and clerical duties in the patient care areas. Interacts with patients, families and physicians and acts as a liaison among members of the health care team, patients and families. Assists the nursing staff in coordinating the activity of the unit. Oversees the orderliness of work areas and orders forms and other clerical supplies.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients, families and physicians
• Acts as a liaison among members of the health care team, patients and families
• Affords assistance to the nursing staff in coordinating the activity of the unit
• Oversees the orderliness of work areas
• Orders forms and other clerical supplies

Requirements

• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia Interpretation class with score of at least 80% on final exam.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Individuals hired with previous monitor technician experience must pass a challenge exam with a score of 80%.
• 1 year Experience in related healthcare setting in a clinical, clerical or service capacity i.e. monitor technician, hospital unit coordinator, nurse aid certified, medical assistant, license practical nurse, medical records clerk, food service or environmental services worker.
• Completion of a Health Unit Coordinator program with a 3 month internship program at Swedish may be substituted for the previously defined year of experience.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia Interpretation class with score of at least 80% on final exam.
• 1 year Experience in related healthcare setting in a clinical, clerical or service capacity i.e. monitor technician, hospital unit coordinator, nurse aid certified, medical assistant, license practical nurse, medical records clerk, food service or environmental services worker.
• Completion of a Health Unit Coordinator program with a 3 month internship program at Swedish may be substituted for the previously defined year of experience.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Part time

Shift

Variable