What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Technician position at Landmark Hospital of Athens?
Landmark Hospital of Athens is looking for a Unit Secretary / Monitor Technician to join our team! Landmark Hospital is the premier Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospital of Athens. This hospital has built a solid reputation for providing the very best patient care and excellent customer service. Discharge planners who refer patients to Landmark say their patients return from their stay at Landmark with rave reviews, and are highly satisfied with their experience. This excellence is due to the tireless efforts of the highly experienced and competent staff of physicians, nurses, other clinicians, and support personnel, who are dedicated to being the best at what they do.
Summary: The position, under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, is responsible for continuously monitoring cardiac rhythms, maintaining monitoring documentation and equipment. In addition, the unit secretary assists with the functions such as assisting with communications, answering call lights and transcription of physician orders. He/she serves as the primary receptionist and secretarial resource for the nursing unit, assists in ordering supplies, tracking charges and other assigned duties.
The technician directs communication with the nursing unit, prepares and ensures completion of the patients' medical records. Answers telephone and communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers. Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm.
The candidate must manage stress appropriately and have the ability to make decisions under pressure. This position is performed in a safe, functional and effective manner that reduces hazards and risks, prevents accidents and injuries and maintains safe conditions by adhering to established safety standards, demonstrates ability to set priorities.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Minimum of 1 year in telemetry observation
- Successful completion of Landmark Hospital of Athens Clinical Education and Dysrhythmia course and EKG exam prior to completion of orientation.
- Must be organized, a team player and detail-oriented
- Good computer and math skills
- Current Basic Life Support certification
About us: Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned hospital system with locations in Georgia and Missouri. Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and certified as long-term acute care hospitals in order to specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients. Each of our hospitals is recognized as the regional Transitional Care Hospital of choice in their respective markets. What makes Landmark Hospitals especially unique is that the company is owned by a surgeon, so the focus on people, quality, safety, and clinical outcomes resonates throughout the company.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We perform pre-employment background verification checks.
