Secretary / Tech - Freestanding ER - FT Days

Vitruvian Health • Cleveland, TN

87d

About The Position

Provides general clerical support to the Med/Surg unit, including receptionist duties, order entry, arrangements for in-house admission of Med/Surg patients, and coordination of communications with other hospital departments and transfers to other facilities. Monitors cardiac monitoring systems for patients in Med/Surg or the Chest Pain Center. Assists licensed nursing staff with direct patient care for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the defined scope of practice.

Requirements

• High school graduate or certified equivalent.
• BLS CPR certification required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the same or a similar position is desirable.
• Background in a medical-related field preferred.
• Monitor Technician training program or equivalent preferred.
• ACC Specialist training preferred.
• Basic typing skills preferred.
• Comprehension of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to recognize changes in cardiac rhythms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general clerical support to the Med/Surg unit.
• Perform receptionist duties and order entry.
• Make necessary arrangements for in-house admission of Med/Surg patients.
• Coordinate Med/Surg communications with other hospital departments and transfers to other facilities.
• Monitor cardiac monitoring systems for patients in Med/Surg or the Chest Pain Center.
• Assist licensed nursing staff with direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the defined scope of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED