TELEMETRY MONITOR TECH UNIT SECRETARY PRN

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. In addition to market competitive pay rates and benefits in the Northwest Indiana market, you will have the opportunity to work for a company and leadership team which values employees as its greatest assets!

AMG Specialty Hospital - Northwest Indiana (formerly VIBRA Hospital) 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 PRN Telemetry Monitor Tech-Unit Secretary for All Shifts. 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 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 night and weekend shifts!

Join our dynamic team and enjoy a career where you can make a difference with AMG Specialty Hospital - Northwest Indiana!

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.

Company Overview

AMG Specialty Hospital - Northwest Indiana is a Long-Term 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. Learn more about the quality care we provide by visiting our website at: amgihm.com/northwestindiana .

AMG Specialty Hospital - Northwest Indiana is an equal opportunity employer.

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