Monitor Secretary - Emergency Department - Full Time 12 hours Evening (Union, Non-exempt)

Monitor Secretary

The Monitor Secretary is accountable to the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, and / or the Director. Assists with transportation and / or discharge of patients and other indirect patient care duties as appropriate. Correctly interprets cardiac rhythms, conferring with appropriate resources on borderline cases. Communicates and documents changes in patient's cardiac rhythm with immediate communication to the RN of all significant changes. Runs strips per unit routine, PRN and in emergency situations. Correctly utilizes the hospital charge system and helps identify nursing charges. Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships. Effectively organizes and prioritizes workflow while maintaining a quiet, clean, and professional environment. Maintains unit supplies, forms, and manuals. Performs receptionist functions for the department. Answers all telephone lines and patient calls promptly and politely taking accurate messages as appropriate. Remains aware of current census and maintains accurate documentation on admissions, transfers, and discharges communicating changes in a timely manner. Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities. Uses the computer system for order entry and to assist the health team in obtaining needed information. Prints reports as required.

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience : Prefer minimum of one-year secretarial experience in an acute care hospital setting, strongly preferred.

Licenses and Certifications : Basic Life Support, Arrhythmia Certificate

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