Telemetry Unit Secretary Full Time 7a-7:30p

Job Responsibilities

• Watch monitors for dysrhythmia and identify the rhythm strips at least every 12 hours and report any major arrhythmia to appropriate coordinator or designee. 


• Provide direction and assistance to visitors. 


• Assemble new patient charts, replace charting material, maintain organized medical records, and place computer lab sheets on the appropriate patient chart. 


• Communicate well with peers, physicians, visitors, volunteers and other disciplines. Answer the intercom or telephone in a timely manner and refer calls to the appropriate individual. 


• Oversee the transportation of patients to and from the correct diagnostic department and oversee transportation for discharged patients. This includes but is not limited to: preparing chart and securing help when needed. 


• Oversee the disbursement of new individual cards for patient charges on a daily basis. 


• Assist physicians with charts and records. 


• Maintain the electronic medical record for each patient by accurately and timely entering all patient demographics in the electronic medical. 


• Maintain the nurse’s station in a clean and orderly fashion. 


• Inventory and order office supplies and forms on the nursing unit and keep them readily accessible for physicians and staff. 


• If applicable, must function as testing personnel under CLIA1988 regulations as they relate to point of care testing. 


• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: Related experience or nurse aide experience 1 year

License/Certification Requirements

• State Issued License - No


• CPR - N/A


• ACLS - N/A


• PALS - N/A


• Specialty - N/A


• Type of Specialty Certification or other Licensure, if required: - Telemetry