Cardiac Secretary (Telemetry Monitor Tech)

Cardiac Secretary (Telemetry Monitor Tech)

$5000 BONUS ELIGIBLE

We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care.

What we offer :

• Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours / week = 26 days a year!
• Sick Time on an accrual basis
• 401(k) / Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance / Employee Assistance Program / Voluntary Benefit Options
• Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment!
• Free Parking at all work sites : MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGC- Parking lot
• Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
• Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Performs a variety of clerical support and other duties to assist the nursing staff in carrying out daily patient care activities. Monitors cardiac rhythms via telemetry monitors. Prepare and maintains patient medical records. Transcribes and expedites physician orders. Functions as a Receptionist. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

Disclaimer : Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.

Job-Specific Competency

1. Meets, greets and directs all patients, families, visitors and health care team members. Provides accurate and appropriate information.

2. Prepares medical records for new admissions and discharged patients. Maintains accurate medical record during patient stay.

3. Transcribes physician orders in a timely manner. Enters orders in the computer system. Prioritizes orders by identifying those with timed or immediate action. Notifies appropriate nursing staff or department.

4. Responds appropriately and timely to patient requests, including prompt acknowledgement to patient call bell.

5. Demonstrates an ability to float to different patient care units and function effectively in different situations

6. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

7. Performs other duties as assigned, to promote efficient functioning of the unit.

8. Answers telephone / intercom in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel / family.

9. Orders supplies, processes work orders, enters charges and performs other coordinating activities to maintain unit operations.

10. Demonstrates competency in interpreting dysrhythmias.

11. Runs and posts rhythm strips at the specified times.

12. Communicates information about dysrhythmias to the appropriate nurse in a timely fashion.

13. Maintains logs pertaining to telemetry.

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