Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Tech - Monitor Room

Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 0.900000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: 12 Hour Nights

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Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan Forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department (to learn more click here https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional)

Summary:
Performs monitor technician duties and unit secretarial clerical duties while acting as a communication center for the nursing unit

*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.
*BLS required
*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

Education:
Essential:
* High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification required at time of hire.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.