ER Technician - Monitor Unit Secretary PT Nights

AHMC Healthcare • Monterey Park, CA

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About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Unit Secretary/Monitor Technician, reporting to the Nursing Unit Director, with assignment and direction from the Charge Nurse or Registered Nurse/LVN designee, is responsible for assisting in the planning, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performance of clerical/ receptionist &/or Cardiac Monitoring duties. This position is responsible for maintaining the physical environment of the nursing unit. The US/MT supports the hospital mission and vision with emphasis on customer relations. The US/MT utilizes knowledge of patient’s age, spiritual and cultural diversity into unit communication & organization. The MT/US is a non-licensed position whose training & skills enables him/her to interpret basic cardiac rhythms, recognize & alert the RN to significant rhythm changes or common dysrhythmias. The position contributes to the provision of safety and quality care that results in positive outcomes in patient care.

Requirements

• Completion of Basic Dysrhythmia Recognition & Monitoring course
• High School Graduate or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of one year of acute hospital experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) AHA.
• Competent in Medical Terminology

Responsibilities

• assisting in the planning, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performance of clerical/ receptionist &/or Cardiac Monitoring duties
• maintaining the physical environment of the nursing unit
• supports the hospital mission and vision with emphasis on customer relations
• utilizes knowledge of patient’s age, spiritual and cultural diversity into unit communication & organization
• interpret basic cardiac rhythms, recognize & alert the RN to significant rhythm changes or common dysrhythmias
• contributes to the provision of safety and quality care that results in positive outcomes in patient care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED