Description

Summary: Assists nursing staff by transcribing physician's orders during emergent situations. Continuously observes, documents, and reports the cardiac rhythm status in the units and/or on telemetry. Performs clerical duties ensuring accuracy of unit records. Serves as communication center for nursing unit. Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Clinical Manager and Clinical Supervisor. Responsibilities:

* Observe cardiac monitors, document and analyze rhythm strips as required. * Recognize basic dysrhythmias and ST&T wave changes. Notifies appropriate nurse of any changes. * Initiates--maintains daily telemetry charges. Responsible for care and location of all the telemetry transmitters. * Maintains an organized work area and anticipate workflow activity patterns. * Accurately transcribes physicians' orders according to hospital policy. Alerts nursing staff of new or urgent orders promptly. * Completes clerical work on admissions, transfers, discharges and prepares discharge charts and folder to be taken to Medical Records Department. * Maintains charts during all phases of a patient's hospital stay, including replenishing forms. * Informs Housekeeping of dismissals to assure timely patient turnaround. * Delivers valuables, lost and found articles, or personal belongings to Security for safekeeping. * Daily computer entry and reconciliation of individual patient charges. * Obtains needed supplies from SPD, Purchasing, Pharmacy, Lab and Linen as needed; assists in location of equipment and supplies. * Serves as communication center for the nursing unit by:

* Answering telephones, initiating calls and relaying communications. * Answers telephones promptly and courteously and identifies self by name and title.

Requirements: Education:

* High school diploma or equivalent. * Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmias courses required within three (3) months of employment. * Medical Terminology preferred.

Experience :

* One year experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Certification, Registrations, or Licenses:

* BLS issued through American Heart Association preferred.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time