Telemetry Technician Progressive Care R3
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Job Location:
Plattsburgh, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
05-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period all applicants will be considered equally.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs receptionist clerk and telemetry technician duties in the department. Maintains and organizes paper office patient care medical record supplies and telemetry logs. Transcribes both manually and into the computer patient and unit information. Directs both written and verbal communication to appropriate people. Copies projects for manager. Answers the telephone and call system.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Skills Required:
1. High school graduate or equivalent work experience including ability to read write and comprehend medical terminology.
2. Previous experience in clerical or receptionist position desired; hospital experience or satisfactory completion of training program preferred.
3. Candidates who have taken and passed the cardiac rhythm interpretation test will be considered first.
4. Must successfully complete the hospitals cardiac rhythm interpretation course/test when the first class is available after date of hire. Must be able to respond efficiently by reporting to the RN any arrhythmia and produce an arrhythmia strip after successful completion of the course.
5. Able to perform detailed assignments work under pressure and relate to patients hospital staff physicians and visitors.
6. Competent in use of language when communicating via telephone.
7. Able to perform computer skills following appropriate training on hospital information system.
8. Meets requirement for pre-employment screening and physical exam.
As applicable the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
About Company
The University of Vermont Health Network is a 4-hospital system serving Vermont and northern New York. We work together to offer high-quality care as close to home as possible.
