CNA/Telemetry Tech/Nursing Unit Secretary

CommonSpirit Health • Durango, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Where You’ll Work Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more. Job Summary and Responsibilities As a crutial member of the patient care team, the CNA-Telemetry Tech-Nursing Unit Secretary role will provide direct and indirect nursing care under the direction of a RN and in accordance with policies and procedures. While in this position you will: Continually monitors patients on telemetry by interpreting and recording ECG rhythms and reporting pertinent changes to appropriate personnel Be responsible for accuracy of reports and error reconciliation, including troubleshooting equipment problems and communicates needs to leader. Assist the healthcare team in coordinating, prioritizing and communicating patient, physician and staff needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• Six months previous CNA experience, required
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Basic computer skills
• Current state CNA license for applicable state of employment
• Successful Completion of ECG Exam will be required annually
• Physical Reqirements-Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Nice To Haves

• Previous telemetry experience, preferred
• Previous nursing unit secretary or medical office experience, preferred
• Graduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program, preferred
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred

Responsibilities

• Continually monitors patients on telemetry by interpreting and recording ECG rhythms and reporting pertinent changes to appropriate personnel
• Be responsible for accuracy of reports and error reconciliation, including troubleshooting equipment problems and communicates needs to leader
• Assist the healthcare team in coordinating, prioritizing and communicating patient, physician and staff needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees