Ward Clerk (040326.10) FULL TIME
About The Position
Bitterroot Health is seeking candidates to fill a Ward Clerk/Telemetry Tech position in our Nursing Department The Ward Clerk provides clerical duties for the Medical-Surgical, SWING, Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) and Birthing Center Units. They are responsible for day to day activities in the department, i.e., answering phones, contacting providers, coordinating department paperwork and working within the electronic medical record. The Monitor Technician, also called the Telemetry Technician, observes the heart beats, electrocardiograms and continuous pulse oximetry of patients on telemetry for the inpatient and outpatient units. The telemetry technician is able to recognize basic cardiac rhythms including life threatening rhythms.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, General equivalency diploma (GED)
- Successful completion of Telemetry Course within 6 months of hire
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology
Responsibilities
- Provides clerical duties for the Medical-Surgical, SWING, Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) and Birthing Center Units
- Responsible for day to day activities in the department, i.e., answering phones, contacting providers, coordinating department paperwork and working within the electronic medical record
- Observes the heart beats, electrocardiograms and continuous pulse oximetry of patients on telemetry for the inpatient and outpatient units
- Able to recognize basic cardiac rhythms including life threatening rhythms
Benefits
- This position is eligible for the full-time benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
