Monitor Technician Unit Secretary Cardiac Telemetry

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

2d•$28 - $39

About The Position

The Monitor Technician Unit Secretary provides clerical support to an assigned nursing unit and physician staff as part of a customer-focused, service-oriented team. The role works in a confidential environment and provides continuous observation of department cardiac rhythms, reporting changes to appropriate health care staff. The position also supports chart management, data and forms management, order and results processing, admissions, discharges, transfers, and departmental communications as required. The employee must follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety. Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days.
EKG certification, or CCT (CCI) certification, or CRAT (CCI) certification.
Demonstrated understanding of the heart's electrical system and ability to differentiate EKG rhythms, demonstrated by passing competency testing within eight weeks as determined by the hiring manager.
One year of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of basic patient care skills, medical terminology, views, and equipment.
Written and verbal communication skills for communicating with team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
Advanced knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records, EPIC, and related information systems.
Ability to interpret data and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to meet objectives and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Provide clerical support to the assigned nursing unit and physician staff.
Continuously observe department cardiac rhythms and report changes to appropriate health care staff.
Manage charts, collect data, manage forms, and process orders and results.
Process admissions, discharges, and transfers, and support departmental communications as required.
Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action.
Protect each patient's protected health information.
Adhere to applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.