Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Tech
 Presbyterian Healthcare Services | |
 United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque | |
| 1100 Central Avenue Southeast (Show on map) | |
 Aug 25, 2026 | |
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Location Address: 9521 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $16.66 Maximum Offer $26.70Summary: Performs monitor technician duties and unit secretarial clerical duties while acting as a communication center for the nursing unitHow you grow, learn and thrive matters here. Responsibilities: *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 patientsA 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: *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 We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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. | |