Monitor Technician - 8 E Tele – Per Diem 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$23 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary/Monitor Technician performs clerical, clinical, and communication functions on an assigned nursing unit. This role provides courteous reception on the nursing unit and arranges and coordinates activities for patient care. The position involves monitoring and interpreting EKG rhythms and EEG patterns, notifying the RN/Charge Nurse of any changes or concerns, and maintaining monitoring equipment. The Unit Secretary/Monitor Technician is also responsible for various clerical duties, including managing patient records, ordering supplies, and transcribing orders accurately and in a timely fashion. Customer service and teamwork are essential components of this role.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Specialized/technical training
Successful completion of Medical Terminology exam and basic EKG course.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Nice To Haves

1 year Experience as a Unit Secretary.

Responsibilities

Prints 2130 census for charge RN, 2400 census for census log
Checks accommodation codes and makes necessary changes for accuracy each shift and prior to 2130
Updates census log with admissions and discharges (time of occurrence)
Completes A/D/T in computer system within 30 minutes
Completes downtime procedures accurately
Completes repair requests for engineering and biomed
Maintains Outpatient stay log
Maintains Orders forms
Orders supplies weekly and PRN
Maintains clean and organized work area
Stocks printers and fax machines with sufficient amounts of paper
Appropriately transcribes all orders, per policy, completely and accurately in a timely fashion.
Prioritizes stat orders versus routine orders
Notifies RN of all stat orders immediately
Scan orders to pharmacy
Orders tests via computer entry
Transcribes to Kardex
Signs, dates, and times upon completion
Flags telephone orders for signatures
Notifies appropriate department of stat order as applicable
Utilizes courtesy, compassion, kindness and honesty while interacting with public, patients and all hospital personnel.
Demonstrates above skills in all forms of communications, i.e., in person, via telephone, and in writing
Answers phone/call lights courteously, promptly within 3 rings
Identifies self by name and unit.
Routes all calls/requests to appropriate personnel, identifies on phone reason for transfer and assures connection is made.
Assists with the management of patient records, so that the chart is always in optimum condition.
Assists other ancillary personnel in obtaining parts of charts as necessary.
Review and assembles the admission chart forms for inpatient record within 20 minutes of admission.
Adds appropriate numbers of forms at midnight and when necessary i.e. physician orders, progress notes according to guidelines.
Files diagnostic reports behind the designated chart tab as results/reports are received after reviewed by RN.
Files lab reports weekly
Replaces chart dividers as needed
Places discharge and thinned chart in HIM Basket for retrieval.
Completes assignments as directed
Demonstrates collaboration, congeniality, and problem-solving skills.
Maintains an open line of communication between management and other staff while demonstrating a professional demeanor at all times.
Attends 80% of unit secretary meetings or reads the minutes within 5 working days.
Communicates and clarifies outstanding patient care orders/activities to the oncoming unit secretary.
Shows initiative/ability to orient new unit secretaries
Assists M.D.s and staff in obtaining computerized hospital and/or patient information.
Maintains communication with Charge RN and staff about unit issues.
Is involved with and keeps abreast of changes from hospital wide committees
Monitors and interprets EKG rhythms consistently and correctly
Monitors EEG pattern for signs of seizure activity
Notifies RN/Charge Nurse promptly of EKG changes or concerns
Never leaves the desk unattended while patients are being monitored
Tracks and maintains all monitoring equipment i.e. telemetry boxes and applicable equipment
Documents date and time RN notified on rhythm strip.
Performs other duties as assigned.