Monitor Technician / Unit Secretary, ICU

Sutter Health • Crescent City, CA

4d • $25 - $35

About The Position

Responsible for providing clerical support to the assigned nursing unit and physician staff as part of a customer-focused, service-oriented team in a confidential environment. The role is trained and/or certified in basic cardiac monitoring and continuously observes department cardiac rhythms, reporting changes to appropriate health care staff. Duties include chart management, data and forms management, order and results processing, admissions, discharges and transfers, and departmental communication. The position follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety.

This is a per diem/casual, non-exempt position at Sutter Coast Hospital. The schedule is day shift, with 10-hour shifts on variable days and no weekend requirements. The posted pay range is $25.00 to $35.00 per hour; actual starting pay may vary based on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions may include a comprehensive benefits package, though benefits are listed as unavailable for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days.
• Within 30 days, hold 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.
• 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 Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
• Ability to interpret data and instructions presented 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 managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting 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, and manage forms.
• Process orders and results.
• Process admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Support departmental communication as required.
• Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to maintain privacy and safety.
• Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED