MONITOR ROOM TECH / UNIT SECRETARY

Why Beebe?:

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:

• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Pers via WorkAdvantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Overview:

Responsible for the receptionist and clerical function on the Patient Care unit and documentation of cardiac rhythms at a central monitoring station under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities:

• Continuous Monitoring : Observe and interpret cardiac rhythms and other vistal signs on telemetry monitors. Identify any deviations from the norm and respond promptly. Posts monitor strips and 24-hour trends as directed daily. Accurate rhythm interpretation.
• Alarm Response : Immediately notify nursing staff or appropriate personnel of any critical changes in patient status
• Documentation : Accurately document cardiac rhythms, events, and any interventions in the patient's medical record as per hospital policy
• Equipment Maintenance : Ensure that telemetry equipment is functioning correctly and report any malfunctions or issues to the appropriate department
• Communication : Maintain clear and professional communication with the healthcare team, including nurses, physicians, and other technicians.
• Confidentiality : Protect patient privacy by adhering to HIPAA and other confidentiality policies
• Professional Accountability : Independently seeks out other job-related experiences to enhance knowledge base. Timely completion of assigned education and annual competencies. Actively engaged in unit-based councils and performance improvement. Recognizes unit needs and works to facilitate solutions.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of cardiac rhythms and medical terminology.
• Proficiency in using telemetry and other monitoring equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have completed Medical Terminology course

Competencies Skills:

• Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
• Knowledge And Experience with Electronic Health Records

Credentials:

• BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent

Entry: USD $17.25/Hr. Max: USD $26.74/Hr.