Unit Associate Med/Surg Acute 1 (Per Diem, Variable Shift)

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required


• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

• Monitors electrocardiogram continuously, identifies and interprets cardiac rhythms, documents arrhythmia and reports significant changes to nursing staff.


• Supports the unit monitoring and evaluation process to improve patient outcome. Provides frontline electronic medical record order entry support for physicians and staff.


• Monitors electronic medical records throughout the day and addresses concerns with the registered nurse as necessary.


• Assists with admission and discharge process. Documents physician progress notes are ready in chart.


• Maintains Central Electrocardiogram (EKG) Telemetry Monitoring system for Direct Observation Unit.


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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