Telemetry Unit Secretary Part Time 7A-7:30P

Job Responsibilities

• Watch monitors for dysrhythmia and identify the rhythm strips at least every 12 hours and report any major arrhythmia to appropriate coordinator or designee.
• Provide direction and assistance to visitors.
• Assemble new patient charts, replace charting material, maintain organized medical records, and place computer lab sheets on the appropriate patient chart.
• Communicate well with peers, physicians, visitors, volunteers and other disciplines. Answer the intercom or telephone in a timely manner and refer calls to the appropriate individual.
• Oversee the transportation of patients to and from the correct diagnostic department and oversee transportation for discharged patients. This includes but is not limited to: preparing chart and securing help when needed.
• Oversee the disbursement of new individual cards for patient charges on a daily basis.
• Assist physicians with charts and records.
• Maintain the electronic medical record for each patient by accurately and timely entering all patient demographics in the electronic medical.
• Maintain the nurse's station in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Inventory and order office supplies and forms on the nursing unit and keep them readily accessible for physicians and staff.
• If applicable, must function as testing personnel under CLIA1988 regulations as they relate to point of care testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: Related experience or nurse aide experience 1 year

License/Certification Requirements

• State Issued License- No
• CPR- N/A
• ACLS- N/A
• PALS- N/A
• Specialty- N/A
• Type of Specialty Certification or other Licensure, if required: - Telemetry