Unit Secretary Monitor Technician

Parrish Medical Center•Titusville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager/Director or Clinical Coordinator, the Unit Secretary Monitor Technician is responsible for transcribing physician orders by computer entry and recording them on the medical record. This role involves preparing and compiling patient medical records, acting as the nursing station receptionist, answering the phone, and responding to patient and visitor requests. A key responsibility is observing cardiac monitors for arrhythmias. The position requires access to locked Clean Utility/Meds/Nourishment rooms for order transcription and patient care items.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
No experience required.

Nice To Haves

Unit Secretary Certification preferred
EKG Monitor Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Observes telemetry monitors and notifies the RN of arrhythmias, maintains monitor log and records ECG strips for documentation.
Transcribes orders through computer entry of diagnostic tests, consults, demographic and Kardex information.
Responds as a receptionist to patient, staff, physician, visitors, and other departments.
Relays messages and coordinates information exchanges demonstrating telephone etiquette and interpersonal communication skills.
Updates patient demographics, records vital signs, prints Pharmacy Profile, prints worksheets and reports, obtains Lab results, as requested.
Files reports, maintains the patient record, assembles and copies records and other necessary paperwork for transfers to other units or outside facilities.
Maintains cleanliness and neatness of the secretarial area and terminals in the Nursing Station.
Orders supplies on a weekly basis, as directed, maintains unit inventory of chart and office supplies.
Assembles and maintains a supply of chart admission paperwork for future admissions.
Participates in Quality Monitoring/Performance Improvement.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area.