TELEMETRY (MONITOR) TECHNICIAN / CLERICAL COORDINATOR - COMMAND CENTER
Department: Nursing Support
Status: Multiple
Shift: Multiple
Location: 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. All shifts in both Newport Beach and Irvine.
Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
- Shift differential: +$1.75 /hour for 2nd shift. +$3.28 /hour for 3rd shift.
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. The Centralized Telemetry Command (Tele-Command) serves as the nerve center for continuous patient monitoring and provides a crucial layer of safety and care for those in critical and non-critical conditions at Hoag.
Other duties may include:
- Maintains and checks monitoring equipment daily.
- Works as a part of the patient care team to maintain organization within the clinical station.
- Answers telephones and patient call lights promptly.
- Assists patients, hospital visitors, and members of the healthcare team.
- Performs some clerical functions including organizing the clinical station, tracking equipment inventory, as well as monitoring electronic orders.
- Notifies the Charge Nurse of new admits and maintains the census record.
- Participates in Swap Shifts to ensure skill competency.
- Performs 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.
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.
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