Ward Clerk PRN

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Ward Clerk / Telemetry Technician

Location: Hamilton, Montana | PRN

Looking for a rewarding healthcare career where you can make a direct impact on patient care? Bitterroot Health is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Ward Clerk / Telemetry Technician to join our Nursing Department in beautiful Hamilton, Montana. This unique dual-role position combines administrative support with patient monitoring responsibilities, making you an essential member of our healthcare team.

About the Role

As a Ward Clerk / Telemetry Technician, you will provide clerical support for the Medical-Surgical, SWING, Clinical Decision Unit (CDU), and Birthing Center units while also monitoring patients' cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry. This position plays a critical role in supporting clinical operations, maintaining effective communication, and ensuring timely recognition of cardiac rhythm changes that may require immediate attention.

Key Responsibilities

Ward Clerk Duties

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls

• Contact providers and facilitate communication between care team members

• Coordinate department paperwork and documentation

• Enter and maintain information within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

• Support daily operations of Medical-Surgical, SWING, CDU, and Birthing Center units

• Assist with administrative and clerical functions to ensure efficient patient care delivery

Telemetry Technician Duties

• Monitor cardiac rhythms, electrocardiograms (ECGs), and continuous pulse oximetry

• Observe telemetry patients across inpatient and outpatient settings

• Recognize and respond appropriately to basic and life-threatening cardiac rhythms

• Communicate significant rhythm changes to nursing staff promptly

• Maintain accurate telemetry monitoring records and documentation

What You Bring

Education

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required

Licensure & Certifications

• Successful completion of a Telemetry Course within six months of hire

Skills

• Basic computer proficiency and ability to work within an Electronic Medical Record system

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Ability to recognize and interpret basic cardiac rhythms

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment

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Bitterroot Health is a non-profit organization and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Details

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Pay Type Hourly