Monitor Unit Secretary Technician

Overview

This is a full-time Monitor Unit Secretary Technician position located at West Hospital. The hours are 6PM-6:30AM - schedule varies, every 3rd weekend rotation. No call or travel required.

Ensures accurate and complete information is received from patient to facilitate coordination and communication between physician, unit staff, and ancillary departments. Schedules daily tests and procedures, maintains comprehensive up-to-date record of all patient tests and procedures, and signs patients in and out of unit. Provides receptionist functions for the unit and alerts unit management to issues or needs within the unit regarding policies, procedures, or practices. Performs all clerical duties associated with supporting the Patient Care Unit. Responsible for the cardiac monitoring of patients including those with technological support (i.e., pacemakers, AICD). Documents changes in rhythm and reports these changes according to established protocol.

• Requires high school graduate or equivalent.
• Requires successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course; anatomy and physiology courses and/or related courses with in 90 days of hire.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course and/or related courses required within 90 days of hire.
• Requires thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition.
• Requires good visual acuity and sustained concentration to effectively observe cardiac rhythms on CRTs.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Previous experience with telemetry monitoring or related field is preferred.

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