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 differentsituations

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.