Unit Secretary - ICU
About The Position
The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect patient care in the ICU department. The role facilitates the department’s communication needs, transcribes physician orders from records when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation systems are unavailable, and prepares and maintains ICU records. The Unit Secretary orders unit supplies, prepares each patient’s chart with the forms needed daily, and may assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care. The position is directly accountable to the Director of ICU and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience, required for new hires.
- Obtain a current BLS (AHA) certificate within six months of hire and maintain it.
Nice To Haves
- Basic dysrhythmia training.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Experience using computers for word processing and database management.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the communication needs of the department.
- Transcribe physician orders from records when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation systems are unavailable, with notation and signature by nursing staff.
- Prepare and maintain ICU records.
- Order supplies for the unit.
- Prepare and complete each patient’s chart with the forms needed on a daily basis.
- Assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
