Unit Coordinator / Monitor Technician, PRN Tier 1

SGHS•St Marys, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs reception and clerical duties in a patient care unit. Responsible for completing order entry process for diagnostic and therapeutic services. Requisitions supplies and equipment. Scans, interprets, and reports all cardiac rhythms displayed on monitors. Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work area for the health care providers. All team members of Southeast Georgia Health System will promote a culture of safety, follow established policies, and adhere to all state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission requirements, and national patient safety standards. Service Excellence: All team members of Southeast Georgia Health System will promote service excellence by developing and maintaining positive relationships with customers, other team members, and the medical staff and will ensure the highest quality of care by performing their responsibilities according to the highest professional standards.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
One year of physician office duties in a health care setting with medical terminology required; or currently in school for allied health degree.
Successful completion of Monitor Tech Course within 90 days of employment or transfer.
Successful completion of annual proficiency test.
Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Current American Heart Association CPR Certification is required

Nice To Haves

NAHUC Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as receptionist.
Greets, smiles, and communicates effectively with all persons coming to the unit, answers inquiries, directs and assists all visitors, staff and physicians.
Assists with the delivery of flowers, gifts, and mail for patients.
Promptly answers telephone, intercom, and/or paging systems using proper telephone etiquette.
Maintains proficiency in all available computer system applications.
Understands and applies "downtime" procedures in a timely manner.
Keeps medical record in proper order and thins record as needed following established procedures.
Is consistently proactive and assists in care and maintenance of unit equipment and supplies.
Orders and maintains office supplies.
Consistently detects arrhythmias.
Distinguishes between non-threatening and lethal arrhythmias.
Documents arrhythmias as required.
Obtains admission/on-going rhythm strips and places on patient’s medical record per unit protocol in timely manner.
Is accountable for all transmitter and cables in use each shift.
Coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.