Clerk Ed Transcrib

AHMC Healthcare•San Gabriel, CA

About The Position

Provides non-direct patient care and non-clinical services to support professional patient care and quality on hospital units. The role facilitates communication between nursing and other departments, supports nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary departments, and interacts with patients, families, and guests in a caring and compassionate manner. The position prepares, compiles, and maintains patient records and continuously monitors and observes cardiac monitors when applicable. The employee is expected to participate in fulfilling San Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s mission, demonstrate behavior consistent with its Core Values, and support the organization’s strategic plan and Performance Improvement Plan goals and direction.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic arrhythmic certification.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
General clerical and computer knowledge.
MAB certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Continuously observe cardiac monitors and appropriately interact with, maintain, use, and document monitoring.
Read, interpret, and document basic and lethal arrhythmias; respond appropriately by notifying the RN of significant rhythm changes.
Maintain good-quality ECG signals on monitors and strips.
Keep monitoring equipment functional and notify Biomed about repairs or problems as appropriate.
Maintain ECG monitoring supplies at appropriate PAR levels.
Communicate information thoroughly and provide a concise report at shift change.
Communicate appropriate information to Team Leaders, the Manager, Director, and others as appropriate.
Accurately enter data into the computer and locate and retrieve laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and other patient-related information.
Report diagnostic study results and laboratory values to the appropriate RN as soon as they are received.
Inform nursing staff of patient, family, or physician needs and requests.
Accurately and concisely transcribe physician orders, including medication orders, and enter data into the computer or MAR.
Check that patients are properly identified on admission and transfer, and as required or requested.
Keep the computer census and census log sheet accurately updated.
Assemble patient charts, identify forms, enter appropriate information, and check that forms are properly identified and dated.
Check and order stationery and nursing-unit supplies at routine intervals and as needed; maintain adequate PAR levels.
Maintain a sufficient PAR level of patient admission charts and charting forms.
Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, deaths, and errands as required or directed.
Answer the Nurse Call system within three minutes, notify the appropriate staff member, and follow up with the patient to ensure needs are met promptly.
Locate staff and supplies as needed by healthcare team members, including physicians.
Initiate and follow through on service requests that support patient care, environmental cleanliness, and safety.
Assist patients, visitors, and staff; if unable to fulfill a request, seek an appropriate staff member who can help.
Initiate work orders and contact Facilities Management as appropriate or requested.
Contact Environmental Services for unit cleaning needs and post-discharge bed or room cleaning.
Keep the Nurses’ Station organized and neat.
Perform other duties as assigned.