Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Tech - Cardiac Monitor Room - Nights

Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Tech

Location Address: 1100 Central Avenue SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States of America

Base Pay Range: $15.87/hr - $25.43/hr

Compensation Pay Range: $15.87 – $23.04 (minimum – maximum)

Summary: Make a difference. Presbyterian is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Tech to perform monitor technician duties and unit secretarial clerical duties while acting as a communication center for the nursing unit. Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

Full time (FTE 0.9, Non‑exempt)

Work Shift:

12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

• Observe patients' cardiac telemetry, oximetry and maintain records, documenting in EMR, printing strips, and reporting any pertinent rhythm or rate changes, especially life‑threatening dysrhythmias and desaturations.
• Provide patient reports to physicians, nurses, and the oncoming monitor technician.
• Notify the nurse immediately of any lethal arrhythmias and document findings in EMR.
• Export and print 12‑lead ECGs per ED staff request.
• Perform cardiac device interrogations per order.
• Assume responsibility for the proper functioning of the computerized patient monitor system and report malfunctions immediately to supervisor and the Medical Equipment Management Services.
• Assist in orientation of new staff or students and serve as a resource person and professional role model.
• Timely completion of mandatory initial and yearly competencies, including but not limited to cardiac rhythm interpretation, BLS, Philips system monitoring, and safety training.
• Maintain all skills required for various job aspects: telemetry monitoring, ECG assessment and exportation, cardiac device interrogation, and secretarial duties.
• Adhere to PHS policies, including but not limited to human resources, attendance, safety, and equipment.
• Adhere to department‑specific policies, procedures, and standard works.
• Maintain positive communication and relationship with peers and other healthcare team members.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Promote accurate unit communication.
• Courteously greet and direct customers.
• Answer communication devices and efficiently process information.
• Effectively utilize computer systems to meet patient unit needs.
• Communicate and process necessary paperwork for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Maintain correct census and bed status reports; assemble patients' charts and organize them daily by filing pertinent reports and adding blank forms as needed.
• Maintain and account for office supplies for the unit.
• Assist in orienting new personnel to secretarial duties.
• Perform other functions as required.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of monitor technician experience preferred.
• Specialized, short‑term training in cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation with special emphasis on detection of life‑threatening dysrhythmias preferred.
• 1 year of experience as a unit secretary preferred.
• Take and pass Basic Arrhythmia Class within orientation period.
• Take and pass Basic Arrhythmia Test annually.
• Complete initial and annual competencies for cardiac device interrogations.
• Take and pass initial and annual competencies for Philips equipment operation and basic troubleshooting.
• SKILL:
  Ability to effectively interact with customers to understand their needs and explain data.
• SKILL:
  Microsoft Office.
• SKILL:
  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in person and via telephone with members, employer groups, brokers, physicians, and physician office staff using strong dialogue and customer service competencies.
• SKILL:
  Written communication.
• BLS required at time of hire.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities.
• Staff safety: a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions).
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.

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