Unit Secretary and Monitor Tech - Nights - Fulltime

Prisma Health•Greer, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This multi-functional role requires incumbents to be cross-trained to perform Unit Secretary duties as well as at least one other clinical support job for at least 20% of the time. Cross-training may include Patient Care Technician, Nursing Specialty Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, and/or Monitor Technician. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the incumbent provides excellent customer service while performing clerical and administrative services, monitoring and stocking supplies, and maintaining a safe work environment. Additional functions, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, may include observing cardiac monitors for abnormal heart rhythms, data collection related to patient status, performing basic nursing procedures, monitoring and documenting patient responses, assisting with treatments and procedures, and maintaining patient care equipment. The specific accountabilities for Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Specialty Technician, Patient Care Technician, and Monitor Technician are detailed in their respective job descriptions. The percentage of time spent in a clinical support role may vary by unit, but will be at least 20%.

Requirements

Unit Secretary training program or on-the-job training.
Completion of a nursing assistant, patient care tech or nursing fundamentals class preferred.
No experience required.
In lieu of US training, will accept 6 months of clerical or healthcare related experience or completion of nursing fundamentals course.
After hire, US/Monitor Techs are required to attend the formal arrhythmia training class and successfully complete the Prisma Health Arrhythmia exam with a minimum passing score within 2 attempts.
Successful completion of the arrhythmia exam must be completed within 30 days of hire.
Arrhythmia competencies must be maintained on an annual basis if selected into a monitor tech role.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a nursing assistant, patient care tech or nursing fundamentals class.

Responsibilities

Performs effective customer service skills, responding to patients, family, and staff with kindness, courtesy, professionalism, and efficiency.
Walks visitors to their destination and answers phones/intercoms in a friendly manner.
Participates in patient care rounding in collaboration with unit staff, including daily introductions to patients/families using AIDET.
Manages ordering, stocking, and inventory of equipment and supplies in collaboration with the nurse manager.
Performs unit operation responsibilities, including daily monitoring of supplies, ordering office and special supplies, monitoring PAR levels, and maintaining/organizing unit supply rooms.
Performs general reception and clerical duties at the nurse’s station, responding to patient calls via intercom or in person.
Provides administrative and clerical support as needed for the unit, including data entry, taking meeting minutes, maintaining bulletin boards, and organizing downtime forms.
Coordinates the maintenance of a safe, clean, and functional physical environment in accordance with regulatory standards, including cleaning equipment.
Performs duties of a PCT/NST/Certified Nursing Assistant/Monitor Tech as described in their respective job functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.