Telemetry (Monitor) Technician / Clerical Coord - Medical / Surgical & Telemetry (Newport Beach, CA, US, 92617)

Salary Range: $22.50 - $33.59 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

• Multiple openings available for Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per Diem.

Location Details

The following departments are hiring:

• Brain & Spine (Stroke), 3 East, Newport Beach, CA
• Surgical, 4 East, Gynocology/Urology, Newport Beach, CA
• Medical/Surgical, 5 West, Newport Beach, CA
• Surgical, 6 West, Newport Beach, CA
• Medical, 7 West, Pulmonary, Newport Beach, CA
• Medical, 8 West, Oncology, Newport Beach, CA
• Telemetry, 9 West, Newport Beach, CA
• Telemetry, Hoag Hospital Irvine, Irvine, CA

Compensation Details

Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

• Shift differential is available for the 3rd shift.

Career Ladder

Fulfill your career goals at Hoag. Telemetry Technician levels II, III, and Lead opportunities are based on tenure and performance.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Telemetry Technician-Clerical Coordinator (TT-CC) is responsible for constantly monitoring electrocardiogram and SPO2 measurements for designated patients and informing the RN of changes.

Other duties may include:

• Maintain and check monitoring equipment daily.

• Work as a part of the patient care team to maintain organization within the clinical station.

• Answer telephones and patient call lights promptly.

• Assist patients, hospital visitors, and members of the healthcare team.

• Perform some clerical functions including organizing the clinical station, tracking equipment inventory, as well as monitoring electronic orders.

• Notify the Charge Nurse of new admits and maintains the census record.

• Participate in Swap Shifts to ensure skill competency.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Completion of basic arrhythmia course (ECG certification) and ECG test required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Telemetry/Monitor Technician - Clerical Coordinator in an acute healthcare environment preferred.

• Completion of a Clerical Coordinator course including medical terminology preferred.

Exemption Status

Non-exempt

Benefits Eligible

Yes (excluding Per Diem)

Schedule

Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem positions are available.

Hours / Pay period (2 weeks)

Available hours: 72 (Full-Time), 48 (Part-Time), and 24 (Per Diem)

Schedule Details

12-hour shift. Primarily nights (1900-0730). Other Shifts may be available: Days (0700-1930).

Reports To

Department Director, Charge Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse

Why Hoag?

At Hoag, we are committed to ensuring that no one needs to leave Orange County to receive world-class, personalized, accessible health care. For over 70 years, Hoag has empowered the people, partners, and communities we serve to achieve their best health, live their best lives, and do their best work. That's why over 30,000 inpatients and 450,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year. With 3 award-winning hospitals, 15 urgent care centers, 9 health centers, and 7 nationally recognized institutes, Hoag Health System offers comprehensive care for you and your family's every need.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.