Telemetry Technician 6183 Med/Surg - Nights (FT)

at  Citizens Medical Center

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Unit Manager the Telemetry Technician (TT) provides continuous surveillance of monitor tracings on the central console located in the telemetry unit. The Telemetry Technician obtains a rhythm strip and correctly identifies and reports any changes to the charge nurse immediately. If acting as HUC, performs secretarial and receptionist duties associated with the patient care unit while serving as a focal communication source at the nurses station. Maintains patient records, transcribes physician orders, assists in coordination of patient location and maintains order at the nursing station.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Computer Skills, Competent in Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation, Attendance of 1st Available Dysrhythmia Recognition Class

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, with a newly renovated 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.
Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who actively demonstrate service excellence by exemplifying our iCare values. If you are someone who displays respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers while consistently upholding the hospital’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility, then you could be a good fit for the CMC team!

IF ASSIGNED TO HUC DUTIES:

• Transcribes physician orders in timely manner, assuring accuracy and compliance with current policies and procedures(EF)
• Maintains charts with adequate forms, verifying all are labeled correctly and contain correct patient information prior to placing in the chart(EF)
• Orders supplies/forms based on unit needs in a cost effective manner(EF)
• Facilitates admissions, transfers, and discharges according to charge nurse, physician, and discharge planner instructions(EF)

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
  Minimum Requirements