Telemetry Unit Secretary Part Time 7p-7:30a

Riverview Health•Noblesville, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position for a Telemetry Unit Secretary, working from 7 PM to 7:30 AM. The role involves monitoring patient telemetry, assisting visitors, managing patient records, and supporting physicians and nursing staff. Key responsibilities include identifying cardiac rhythms, maintaining electronic medical records, ensuring the unit is organized, and managing office supplies. The position also requires adherence to CLIA regulations if functioning as testing personnel for point-of-care testing.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
1 year of related experience or nurse aide experience
Telemetry certification or licensure (if required)

Responsibilities

Monitor telemetry for dysrhythmia and identify rhythm strips at least every 12 hours, reporting major arrhythmias to the appropriate coordinator or designee.
Provide direction and assistance to visitors.
Assemble new patient charts, replace charting material, maintain organized medical records, and place computer lab sheets on the appropriate patient chart.
Communicate effectively with peers, physicians, visitors, volunteers, and other disciplines.
Answer the intercom or telephone in a timely manner and refer calls to the appropriate individual.
Oversee the transportation of patients to and from diagnostic departments and for discharged patients, including chart preparation and securing assistance when needed.
Oversee the disbursement of new individual cards for patient charges daily.
Assist physicians with charts and records.
Maintain the electronic medical record for each patient by accurately and timely entering all patient demographics.
Maintain the nurse’s station in a clean and orderly fashion.
Inventory and order office supplies and forms on the nursing unit and keep them readily accessible for physicians and staff.
Function as testing personnel under CLIA 1988 regulations as they relate to point of care testing, if applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.