Monitor Technician / Unit Secretary, ICU

Sutter Health • Crescent City, CA

2d • $25 - $35

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, working in a confidential environment. The position is trained and/or certified in basic cardiac monitoring and continuously observes department cardiac rhythms, reporting changes to appropriate healthcare staff. Duties include chart, data, and forms management; processing orders and results; processing admissions, discharges, and transfers; and supporting departmental communication as required. The role follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days.
• Within 30 days, obtain EKG certification, CCT (CCI), or CRAT (CCI); alternatively, demonstrate understanding of the heart's electrical system and ability to differentiate EKG rhythms by successfully passing competency testing within eight weeks, as determined by the hiring manager.
• One year of recent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic patient care skills, medical terminology, views, and equipment.
• Ability to recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action.
• 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 (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
• Ability to interpret information presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks amid interruptions.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using 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 healthcare staff.
• Manage charts, collect data, and manage forms.
• Process orders and results.
• Process admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Support departmental communication as required.
• Adhere to applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.
• Protect each patient's protected health information (PHI).

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED