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 the assigned nursing unit and physician staff as part of a customer-focused, service-oriented team, working in a confidential environment and incorporating Sutter Health’s values. The position 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 as required. The role follows applicable local, state and federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to protect privacy and safety. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH guidance and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days.
• Within 30 days, EKG certification, CCT (CCI), or CRAT (CCI); alternatively, demonstrate understanding of the heart’s electrical system and the ability to differentiate EKG rhythms 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 (EHR), EPIC and related information systems.
• Ability to interpret information 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 departmental communications as required.
• Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action.
• Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
• Follow applicable local, state and federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED