Unit Secretary - PreTesting Part-Time Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center•Torrance, CA

9d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary works cooperatively with all members of the health care team in performing clerical and receptionist duties and assists clinical personnel with nonclinical duties. This position will work across two sub-departments: Pre-Op and Pretesting. Weekend availability required.

Requirements

1 year of experience as a Unit Secretary
BCLS or ACLS Certification

Responsibilities

Acts as a resource for patients and family/visitors
Addresses administrative needs in a respectful and caring manner
Adheres to infection prevention
Adheres to policies and procedures, to ensure safe and optimal care
Assists in providing patient comfort and safety
Communicates effectively with the patient, family, and medical staff during the continuum of care
Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals
Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals
Identifies common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process
Maintains cooperative working relationships with members of the hospital team
Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model
Participates in organizational activities
Reports matters requiring Nursing intervention immediately
Supports patient care within scope of a practice as directed by other members of the healthcare team
Utilizes resources in an economical manner
Uses proper phone etiquette. Answers phones in a timely manner and ascertains needs and routes accordingly.
Orders and maintains all unit inventory; including forms, office supplies and drug testing materials.
In conjunction with the nursing staff, determines and maintains the inventory of unit supplies used in direct patient care. This includes regular communication with staff to determine par levels and preferred supplies for optimal patient care.
Completes work left from previous shift and reports any incomplete work at the end of the shift to ensure continuity.