Telemetry Tech-Unit Secretary
About The Position
The Telemetry Technician is responsible for the monitoring of cardiac rhythms, documentation, and notifying primary nurse of abnormal rhythms. He/she is responsible for desk functions, answering telephone and patient call system, replenishing charts, etc. If certified as a Nursing Assistant, he/she may work in this capacity when the telemetry census is two or less, in absence of scheduled Nursing Assistant. He/she modifies and delivers care that is specific to the age, growth, and level of development of patients including adolescent, adult, and geriatric. The secretarial duties are an integral part of the nursing unit, being involved in patient care and documentation of patient care. While not directly responsible for care of the patient, the Unit Secretary is responsible for assuring patient care is accomplished. He/she is responsible for all general duties and is the pivot person in communications. The Telemetry Technician/Unit Secretary is accountable to and evaluated by the Nurse Manager.
Requirements
- Medical terminology course required or demonstrated competency
- Completion of an EKG Interpretation course
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED
- CPR certification - current
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Nice To Haves
- Certified as a Nursing Assistant (may work in this capacity when telemetry census is two or less, in absence of scheduled Nursing Assistant)
Responsibilities
- Monitoring of cardiac rhythms
- Documentation of cardiac rhythms
- Notifying primary nurse of abnormal rhythms
- Performing desk functions
- Answering telephone and patient call system
- Replenishing charts
- Performing secretarial duties as an integral part of the nursing unit
- Assuring patient care is accomplished
- Performing all general duties
- Acting as the pivot person in communications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
