UNIT SECRETARY / EKG (BEH) - PRN Job Opening

Job Class

NURSING RELATED

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Multi-function job requires incumbents to be cross-trained to perform Unit Secretary duties as well as at least one other clinical support job at least 30% of time in each role. Cross training may be in jobs such as Patient Care Technician, Nursing Specialty Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Monitor Technician. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, performs receptionist and patient care clerical duties as required for a Unit Secretary. Additional functions performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse may include one or more of the following duties: observing cardiac monitors to identify abnormal heart rhythms; data collection related to patient status; performance of basic nursing procedures, monitoring, measuring and documentation of patient responses; performing and/or assisting with treatments and procedures; assists with maintenance of patient care equipment. This role may also perform EKGs.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Education

Job related course work beyond high school- Unit Secretary training program or unit-based on-the-job-training and meets the job education requirements for one or more of the following: PCT, CNA, NST or Monitor Technician

Minimum Experience

No previous experience- No experience as a unit secretary, but meets the certification requirements for PCT, CNA, or NST.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

JOB RELATED CERTIFICATION - COTR

Specific Acceptable Credentials (if applicable)

Meets the certification requirement for one of the following job descriptions: PCT, CNA, or NST (Lawson Code COTR)

CNA required for PCT's; CNA required for Nursing Assistants; EMT cert required for EMT.

In lieu of the Above Minimum Requirements

In lieu of Unit Secretary secretary training, will accept 6 months experience in a healthcare related field or as an Administrative Assistant.

Other Required Experience

If US/Monitor Tech, then successful completion of GHS arrhythmia exam is required.

If US/Monitor Tech, then completion of a Telemetry training program or previous experience is preferred.

If US/Monitor Tech, then Annual arrhythmia compentencies must be maintained and tracked through Learning & Development. - Required

Position Posting Category

Patient Care Support