Cardiac Secretary - Special Care Telemetry

Hartford Healthcare•Manchester, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of clerical support and other duties to assist the nursing staff in carrying out daily patient care activities. Monitors cardiac rhythms via telemetry monitors. Prepare and maintains patient medical records. Transcribes and expedites physician orders. Functions as a Receptionist. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Will be required to pass the arrhythmia course or challenge exam during the new employee introductory orientation period.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English and have basic computer skills.
Must maintain competency required for area of assignment.

Responsibilities

Meets, greets and directs all patients, families, visitors and health care team members. Provides accurate and appropriate information.
Prepares medical records for new admissions and discharged patients. Maintains accurate medical record during patient stay.
Transcribes physician orders in a timely manner. Enters orders in the computer system. Prioritizes orders by identifying those with timed or immediate action. Notifies appropriate nursing staff or department.
Responds appropriately and timely to patient requests, including prompt acknowledgement to patient call bell.
Demonstrates an ability to float to different patient care units and function effectively in different situations.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Performs other duties as assigned, to promote efficient functioning of the unit.
Answers telephone/intercom in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel/family.
Orders supplies, processes work orders, enters charges and performs other coordinating activities to maintain unit operations.
Demonstrates competency in interpreting dysrhythmias.
Runs and posts rhythm strips at the specified times.
Communicates information about dysrhythmias to the appropriate nurse in a timely fashion.
Maintains logs pertaining to telemetry.