Surg & ICU - Nights

Surgery Partners, Inc•Great Falls, MT

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Ward Clerk/Monitor Technician works with RN and other nursing staff to indirectly care for patients in the Hospital from admission to discharge. This role is responsible for the on-going surveillance of patient cardiac monitors, providing RNs and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythms, including lethal rhythms. The position involves performing clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information from Central Telemetry. It requires answering telephones and communicating clearly when receiving information from units or providers, and delivering information about changes in patient rhythm and other unit activities to unit personnel. The role operates in a fast-paced environment, requiring prioritization and organization of work assignments and adjusting priorities based on changing situations. Additional duties include ordering, replacing, collaborating in reporting and replacing defective equipment, entering charges, and assisting patients and visitors as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of the basic dysrhythmia test with a minimum of 90% accuracy, identifying all lethal rhythms with 100% accuracy by completion of orientation
Medical Terminology
Basic anatomy/physiology of the heart and cardiac rhythms
Clear and concise communication skills
Keyboarding skills
Basic office skills
Basic patient care
Basic cardiac rhythms
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clinicians and other health team professionals
Ability to accept responsibility for accuracy and response times to emergent and non-emergent requests
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in acute care
More than one (1) year of monitor tech experience

Responsibilities

Work with RN and other nursing staff to indirectly care for patients in the Hospital from admission to discharge
Perform on-going surveillance of patient cardiac monitors
Provide RNs and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythms, including lethal cardiac rhythms
Perform clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information from Central Telemetry
Answer telephone and communicate clearly when receiving information from units or providers
Use clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm and other unit activities
Perform duties in a fast-paced environment with prioritization and organization of work assignments, adjusting priorities based on changing situations
Order and replace equipment
Collaborate in reporting and replacing defective equipment
Enter charges
Assist patients and visitors as needed