Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech - Observation Unit

Reporting to the ED/Obs Nurse Manager, this position performs routine clerical duties and patient monitoring necessary to ensure safety of patients. Provides continuous observation of the cardiac monitors, prepares, and mounts cardiac rhythm strips for patient charts. This position is also responsible for providing clerical support for the unit and works under general supervision and direction of the department director, manager, supervisor, or charge nurse, and according to established policies and procedures. In doing so, transcribes physician’s orders, schedules diagnostic tests and therapies for patients, assembles and maintains patient charts, answers telephone calls, provides routine approved information, relays other calls and messages, and maintains appropriate supplies and equipment levels .

Ability to meet all job & physical requirements as outlined in job description or as agreed through a work place accommodation.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:

1. High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
2. One year of recent experience in an acute care setting preferred, and/or Emergency Department experience preferred.
3. Completion of medical terminology Course preferred.
4. Computer experience is highly desirable.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

1. Successful completion of an arrhythmia recognition course required

2. Upon Hire successful passing of RCH basic arrhythmia recognition exam required.

3. MAB certification due within 6 months of hire.

4. Current CPR Certification required.