ED Tech/HUC- Mercy West

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

351d

About The Position

The Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech is responsible for watching the cardiac monitors, coordinating communications, performing unit-receptionist activities, and is accountable for routine clerical activities on a nursing unit. The Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech is responsible for directing the flow of information between nursing and medical staff, patient and family, and healthcare team and support services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Successfully complete monitor course GCOI.
• Computer literate.

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Constantly observes and accurately interprets cardiac monitors.
• Systematically scans and interprets screens.
• Identifies and reports changes in baseline rhythm patterns.
• Differentiates life-threatening changes from 'slow evolving' changes.
• Appropriately notifies/pages charge nurse or designate of witnessed changes.
• Documents changes for review RN (i.e., saves, times, strips).
• Sets and checks alarm system.
• Maintains ongoing documentation of monitor pattern during procedures/Code Blue as requested/necessary.
• Keeps an updated record of patients' rhythms.
• Gives report to relief watcher.
• Handles incoming and external telephone calls.
• Coordinates communication between physicians, shift lead, staff, and ancillary departments.
• Provides friendly assistance to patient's family and visitors.
• Communicates in a constructive and positive manner.
• Collaborates intra- and interdepartmentally to meet patients' needs.
• Handles patient information in a confidential manner.
• Demonstrates effective communication with patients and families by listening, providing support, and making referral to appropriate sources of help, if needed.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others.
• Responds to conflict effectively in an open, constructive manner.
• Effectively utilizes channels of communication according to organization structure.
• Assists in orienting new personnel.
• Identifies own learning needs and collaborates with manager in planning to meet them.
• Enters and retrieves patient information in data entry systems.
• Maintains accurate statistics.
• Assists in performance improvement activities such as data collection and reporting and chart retrieval.
• Maintains and processes completed patient charts.
• Orders department supplies.
• Attends Department Meetings.
• Performs other duties that assist in the smooth performance of the department.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance w/AD&D.
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible.
• Paid time off.
• Educational Assistance.
• And much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees