TELEMETRY (MONITOR) TECHNICIAN / CLERICAL COORD - MEDICAL / SURGICAL & TELEMETRY

at  Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Salary Range: $22.50 - $33.59 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

• Multiple openings available for Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per Diem.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of basic arrhythmia course (ECG certification) and ECG test required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent experience as a Telemetry/Monitor Technician - Clerical Coordinator in an acute healthcare environment preferred.
• Completion of a Clerical Coordinator course including medical terminology preferred.

The Telemetry Technician-Clerical Coordinator (TT-CC) is responsible for constantly monitoring electrocardiogram and SPO2 measurements for designated patients and informing the RN of changes.

Other duties may include:

• Maintain and check monitoring equipment daily.
• Work as a part of the patient care team to maintain organization within the clinical station.
• Answer telephones and patient call lights promptly.
• Assist patients, hospital visitors, and members of the healthcare team.
• Perform some clerical functions including organizing the clinical station, tracking equipment inventory, as well as monitoring electronic orders.
• Notify the Charge Nurse of new admits and maintains the census record.
• Participate in Swap Shifts to ensure skill competency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.