Parrish Medical Center - Titusville, FL

posted 4 months ago

Full-time
Titusville, FL
Hospitals

About the position

The Unit Secretary Monitor Technician plays a crucial role in the ICU by providing administrative support and monitoring cardiac telemetry. This position involves transcribing physician orders, maintaining patient records, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team. The technician is responsible for observing cardiac monitors for arrhythmias and assisting with various clerical tasks to support patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Observes telemetry monitors and notifies the RN of arrhythmias, maintains monitor log and records ECG strips for documentation.
  • Transcribes orders through computer entry of diagnostic tests, consults, demographic and Kardex information.
  • Responds as a receptionist to patient, staff, physician, and visitors and other departments.
  • Relays messages and coordinates information exchanges demonstrating telephone etiquette and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Updates patient demographics, records vital signs, prints Pharmacy Profile, prints worksheets and reports, obtains Lab results, as requested.
  • Files reports, maintains the patient record, assembles and copies records and other necessary paperwork for transfers to other units or outside facilities.
  • Maintains cleanliness and neatness of the secretarial area and terminals in the Nursing Station.
  • Orders supplies on a weekly basis, as directed, maintain unit inventory of chart and office supplies.
  • Assembles and maintains a supply of chart admission paperwork for future admissions.
  • Participates in Quality Monitoring/Performance Improvement.
  • Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
  • Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Unit Secretary Certification preferred.
  • EKG Monitor Certification preferred.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in Vital signs.

Benefits

  • 403(b) Retirement Program
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours
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