Contract Telemetry Monitor Tech Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

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Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system

Responsibilities:

• You will be performing extended telemetry monitoring duties in a stationary setting, ensuring uninterrupted oversight for 12 hours.

• Observes patients cardiac telemetry oximetry and maintains records, documents in EMR, prints strips and reports any pertinent rhythm or rate changes especially life-threatening dysrhythmias and desaturations.

• Provides patient report to physicians, nurses, and the oncoming monitor technician.

• Notifies the nurse immediately of any lethal arrhythmias and documents findings in EMR.

• Exports and prints 12-lead ECGs per ED staff request.

• Performs cardiac device interrogations per order.

• Assumes responsibilities for the proper functioning of the computerized patient monitor system and reports malfunctions immediately to supervisor and the Medical Equipment Management Services.

• Assists 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, safety training.

• Maintenance of all skill required for various aspects of job: telemetry monitoring, ECG assessment and exportation, cardiac device interrogation, and secretarial duties.

• Adheres to PHS policies, including but not limited with human resources, attendance, safety, and equipment.

• Adheres department specific policies, procedures and standard works.

• Maintains positive communication and relationship with peers and other healthcare team members.

• Participates in quality improvement activities.

• Promotes facilitates accurate unit communication.

• Courteously greets and directs customers.

• Answers communication devices and efficiently processes information.

• Effectively utilizes computer system to meet patient unit needs. Continually performs variety of tasks utilizing organizational and prioritizing skills to meet changing needs of patient unit.

• Communicates and processes necessary paperwork information for patient admissions, transfers and discharges.

• Maintains correct census and bed status report. Assembles patients charts and organizes them daily by filing pertinent reports and adding blank forms as needed.

• Maintains and accounts for office supplies for the unit.

• Assists in orienting new personnel to secretarial duties.

• Performs other functions as required.

Qualifications:

• Performing extended monitoring duties in a stationary setting, ensuring uninterrupted oversight for 12 hours.

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1 year monitor technician experience preferred.

• Specialized, short-term training in cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation with special emphasis on detection of life-threatening dysrhythmias preferred.

• 1 year 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

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Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

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Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.