Unit Secretary/Telemetry Monitor Tech
Acadiana Management Group, Crown Point, IN, United States
Overview
AMG Specialty Hospital – Northwest Indiana is part of the AMG Integrated Healthcare Management Hospital System – a Top-5 Post-Acute Care Hospital System. Our mission is an unyielding commitment to Patients, People, and the Pursuit of Healing. We believe our employees are the asset and heart of our organization. We are located in the heart of Northwest Indiana in Crown Point.
AMG Specialty Hospital – Northwest Indiana is hiring a full-time Telemetry Monitor Tech - Unit Secretary. The Telemetry Monitor Technician – Unit Secretary 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 patient’s record. Documents arrhythmias and/or change in cardiac rhythm on report sheet and gives complete/accurate report to oncoming technician. Properly operates monitor system. Properly 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. 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 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.
Shift Differentials are paid for weekend and night shifts!
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Job 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.
Basic computer knowledge.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
About Us
AMG Specialty Hospital – Northwest Indiana, located in Crown Point, Indiana is an 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. We accomplish this 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. Our nurses, therapists, and physicians work with each patient to obtain the best possible outcomes.
AMG Specialty Hospital – Northwest Indiana is an equal opportunity employer.
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AMG Specialty Hospital – Northwest Indiana is part of the AMG Integrated Healthcare Management Hospital System – a Top-5 Post-Acute Care Hospital System. Our mission is an unyielding commitment to Patients, People, and the Pursuit of Healing. We believe our employees are the asset and heart of our organization. We are located in the heart of Northwest Indiana in Crown Point.
AMG Specialty Hospital – Northwest Indiana is hiring a full-time Telemetry Monitor Tech - Unit Secretary. The Telemetry Monitor Technician – Unit Secretary 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 patient’s record. Documents arrhythmias and/or change in cardiac rhythm on report sheet and gives complete/accurate report to oncoming technician. Properly operates monitor system. Properly 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. 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 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.
Shift Differentials are paid for weekend and night shifts!
Apply Now
Job 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.
Basic computer knowledge.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
About Us
AMG Specialty Hospital – Northwest Indiana, located in Crown Point, Indiana is an 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. We accomplish this 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. Our nurses, therapists, and physicians work with each patient to obtain the best possible outcomes.
AMG Specialty Hospital – Northwest Indiana is an equal opportunity employer.
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