Telemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary

Shift Type (Clinical Positions): Night Shift

Summary

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. Market competitive pay rates and benefits are offered by AMG Specialty Hospital-Oklahoma City.

AMG Specialty Hospital -Oklahoma City is part of the AMG Integrated Healthcare Management Hospital System; a Top-5 Post-Acute Care Hospital System. Our mission is an unyielding located in the heart of Oklahoma City on the 2 nd floor of Mercy Hospital OKC.

Responsibilities

AMG Specialty Hospital – Oklahoma City is hiring PRN Telemetry Monitor Technicians/Unit Secretaries for Night Shifts. TheTelemetry Monitor Technician – Unit Secretaryaccurately 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 patients 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 all Night and Weekend Shifts!!

Join our dynamic team and enjoy a career where you can make a difference withAMG Specialty Hospital – Oklahoma City!

• 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.

AMG Specialty Hospital – Oklahoma City is an equal opportunity employer.