Unit Secretary, Nephrology, FT, Evenings

Prisma Health•Sumter, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a dual role performing Unit Secretary and Monitor Tech responsibilities for the Nephrology nursing unit at Tuomey Hospital. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Unit Secretary provides customer service and clerical and administrative support, performs reception duties at the nurse’s station, responds to patient calls, and helps maintain a safe work environment. The role maintains rapport with nurses, providers, hospital staff, patients, families, and visitors. The Monitor Tech observes cardiac monitors for abnormal rhythms under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The stated shift is 3 PM–11 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
No previous experience required.
After hire, attend formal arrhythmia training and pass the Prisma Health Arrhythmia exam with a minimum passing score within two attempts and within 30 days of hire.
Maintain arrhythmia competencies annually if selected into a monitor tech role.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform reception and other duties at the nurse’s station; respond to patient calls and assist patients, families, visitors, and staff professionally.
Provide administrative and clerical support, including data entry, meeting minutes, bulletin board maintenance, and organizing downtime forms.
Manage ordering, stocking, and inventory of equipment and supplies in collaboration with the nurse manager, including monitoring PAR levels and organizing supply rooms.
Coordinate maintenance of a safe, clean, functional physical environment in accordance with regulatory standards.
Monitor designated patient safety systems for alerts and promptly notify the appropriate RN.
Maintain patient records and ensure charts are current, complete, and thinned according to policies and procedures.
Observe cardiac monitors and report changes in cardiac rhythm according to policy.
Receive report from the previous shift and document strips according to policy.
Manage and distribute transmitter boxes and ensure their timely return to the surveillance center when telemetry monitoring is discontinued.
Report transmission problems and telemetry system failures to appropriate personnel and departments.
Complete telemetry summary reports according to policy guidelines.
Triage incoming phone calls, provide appropriate information, and log calls.
Maintain adequate supplies and keep monitoring areas and equipment clean and organized.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain compliance with Prisma Health’s purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.