Unit Assistant Full Time Day Shift

Baptist Health • Prattville, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights: Summary: This position is responsible for the efficient operation of the health care unit through demonstration of consistent organizational and communication skills. This position assists RN's, LPN's, PCT's and Physicians in the patient care process. The Unit Assistant assists the nursing staff in monitoring the heart rhythms of patients on telemetry. The ability to interpret dysrhythmias and respond quickly and appropriately in the notification of nursing staff is essential. Some record keeping and posting of rhythm strips may be required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of EKG rhythm education course required
• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday
• There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action
• Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds
• There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range
• Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes
• Minimal noise levels
• Much exposure to computer work
• Must be able to demonstrate manual dexterity in use of keyboard
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock
• Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Occasional exposure to radiation

Nice To Haves

• Prior training in EKG rhythm strip interpretation preferred
• One year of clerical experience preferred
• Previous Hospital experience preferred
• Medical terminology training preferred

Responsibilities

• responsible for the efficient operation of the health care unit through demonstration of consistent organizational and communication skills
• assists RN's, LPN's, PCT's and Physicians in the patient care process
• assists the nursing staff in monitoring the heart rhythms of patients on telemetry
• interpret dysrhythmias and respond quickly and appropriately in the notification of nursing staff
• record keeping and posting of rhythm strips

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees