Job description
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Job SummaryThe Unit Secretary/Monitor Technician provides clerical functions and cardiac monitoring under the direction of licensed staff and within the scope of defined practice. Demonstrates a commitment to accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Serves as a liaison between other departments ensuring communication and accurate records are available. Assists staff and physicians by facilitating accurate order entry. Adheres to practice in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model. Performance that accomplishes patient and family centered care as central to practice and a foundation of caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration and teamwork. Performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in operating telemetry monitoring terminals, printers, fax and documentation in electronic medical records. Performs accurate transcription of orders, accurate order entry and data collection that supports unit performance improvement priorities. Continuous monitor of cardiac function of patient on telemetry, providing an accurate interpretation of and promptly notifying the nursing staff of any significant findings or changes. Troubleshoot any telemetry problems and set up of clinical alarm settings from admission to discharge. Facilitates other team members to include physicians in the use of monitors. Prints and posts telemetry strips on the patient’s medical record once a day at 2 am or 2 pm. Prints and post’s telemetry strips that are abnormal and report to appropriate nurse. Assembles charts for admission and discharges. Responsible to participate in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity and safety. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust). Other duties as assigned.
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Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical EffortWorks in a well lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area. Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds. Long periods of sitting and visually observing a computer screen. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain, and assault. Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation and anti-neoplastic agents. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently. May work all shifts, some weekends and overtime.
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Minimum Qualifications or EquivalentsEducation: High school diploma or G.E.D. required. CEU’s will be assigned for education as necessary by the Nursing Director.Experience: One-year experience preferred. Nursing home experience preferred. Telemetry or cardiac experience.EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
(See skills check list)
Must have computer skills.Essential Skills Required: Use of cardiac monitors to accurately measure vital signs/rhythm for post cardiac interventions and post vascular cases or surgery. Basic Rhythm class upon hire and annual rhythm testing. -
Licenses, Certifications, and/or RegistrationsNone.
Location: Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center · 01 Cardiovascular Unit
Schedule: Full-Time, Nights, 7P-7A
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