Secretary / Tech - ED - FT

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

133d

About The Position

Provides general clerical support to the Emergency Care Department, including receptionist duties, order entry, arranging in-house admissions for Emergency Care Department patients, and coordinating communications with other hospital departments and transfers to other facilities. Monitors cardiac monitoring systems for patients in the Emergency Care Department or 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 scope of defined practice.

Requirements

High school graduate or certified equivalent.
BLS CPR required.

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 a change in cardiac rhythms preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide general clerical support to the Emergency Care Department.
Perform receptionist duties and order entry.
Make arrangements for in-house admission of Emergency Care Department patients.
Coordinate Emergency Care Department communications with other hospital departments and transfers to other facilities.
Monitor cardiac monitoring systems for patients in the Emergency Care Department or Chest Pain Center.
Assist licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care to patients of all listed age groups under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of defined practice.