Albuquerque Public Schools
Telemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary Part Time Weekends
Albuquerque Public Schools, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Job Title:
Telemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary – Part Time (Weekends)
Employer: AMG Specialty Hospital – Albuquerque.
Location and Schedule: Weekend shifts, part‑time schedule; weekend shift differentials are paid.
Responsibilities
Accurately interpret cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours, including rate, rhythm, PR interval, QRS, QT, and signature.
Immediately report changes in patient’s rhythm to the Primary Care Nurse and post copies of rhythm changes in patient records.
Document arrhythmias and changes in cardiac rhythm on report sheets and provide complete, accurate reports to the oncoming technician.
Operate telemetry monitor systems, speaker systems, and phone systems properly.
Continuously run a strip during a code blue and properly complete emergency calls for staff.
Track monitored patients at all times and maintain charts prepped with labeled rhythm strips.
Maintain nutritional supplies, count prior to ordering, and keep pre‑set par limits up to date.
Keep the patient label book current and place completed rhythm sheets in patient charts.
Provide indirect patient care in the medical‑surgical setting and meet communication needs of patients/families, departmental staff, and medical staff.
Prepare and compile records in the Medical Surgical Unit and initiate directions from physicians and nursing staff.
Participate in performance improvement activities, maintain regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform other duties as needed or directed by the supervisor.
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
Current BLS certification.
Successful completion of a Basic EKG Monitoring Course.
Previous experience in rhythm interpretation and previous experience as a Telemetry Technician preferred.
Knowledge of monitoring equipment.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Additional languages are desirable.
Basic computer knowledge.
Benefits
Shift differentials paid for weekend shifts.
Higher than market pay rates, direct deposit, paid vacation time.
Optional credit union membership, cellular discount options.
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution and participation in the ESOP additional retirement benefit.
AMG Specialty Hospital – Albuquerque is a Long‑Term Acute Care hospital that specializes in the management of complex medical needs. We are an equal‑opportunity employer.
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Telemetry Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary – Part Time (Weekends)
Employer: AMG Specialty Hospital – Albuquerque.
Location and Schedule: Weekend shifts, part‑time schedule; weekend shift differentials are paid.
Responsibilities
Accurately interpret cardiac rhythm strips every 4 hours, including rate, rhythm, PR interval, QRS, QT, and signature.
Immediately report changes in patient’s rhythm to the Primary Care Nurse and post copies of rhythm changes in patient records.
Document arrhythmias and changes in cardiac rhythm on report sheets and provide complete, accurate reports to the oncoming technician.
Operate telemetry monitor systems, speaker systems, and phone systems properly.
Continuously run a strip during a code blue and properly complete emergency calls for staff.
Track monitored patients at all times and maintain charts prepped with labeled rhythm strips.
Maintain nutritional supplies, count prior to ordering, and keep pre‑set par limits up to date.
Keep the patient label book current and place completed rhythm sheets in patient charts.
Provide indirect patient care in the medical‑surgical setting and meet communication needs of patients/families, departmental staff, and medical staff.
Prepare and compile records in the Medical Surgical Unit and initiate directions from physicians and nursing staff.
Participate in performance improvement activities, maintain regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform other duties as needed or directed by the supervisor.
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
Current BLS certification.
Successful completion of a Basic EKG Monitoring Course.
Previous experience in rhythm interpretation and previous experience as a Telemetry Technician preferred.
Knowledge of monitoring equipment.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Additional languages are desirable.
Basic computer knowledge.
Benefits
Shift differentials paid for weekend shifts.
Higher than market pay rates, direct deposit, paid vacation time.
Optional credit union membership, cellular discount options.
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution and participation in the ESOP additional retirement benefit.
AMG Specialty Hospital – Albuquerque is a Long‑Term Acute Care hospital that specializes in the management of complex medical needs. We are an equal‑opportunity employer.
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