Unit Secretary II/Monitor Tech
Company: Palmetto Health
Location: Seneca
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Multi-functional job requires incumbents to be cross-trained to
perform Unit Secretary duties as well as at least on other clinical
support job at least 20% of time in each role. Cross training may
be in jobs such as Patient Care Technician, Nursing Specialty
Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, and/or Monitor Technician.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides excellent
customer service while providing clerical and administrative
services; monitoring, ordering, and stocking supplies; and
maintaining a safe work environment for patients, visitors, and
staff. Additional functions performed under the direct supervisions
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. The specific job descriptions for Certified Nursing Assistant,
Nursing Specialty Technician, Patient Care Technician, and Monitor
Technician are to be referenced for the specific account abilities
for those jobs. The % of time performing clinical support may vary
from unit to unit, but at least 20% of the time the individual will
function in a clinical support role. Accountabilities * Customer Service: Performs effective customer service skills,
to include, but not limited to, responding to patients, family and
staff with kindness, courtesy, professionalism and efficiency;
walking visitors to their destination, answering phones/intercoms
in a friendly manner. Participates in patient care rounding in
collaboration with unit staff to include daily introductions to
patient/families with the use of AIDET. * Unit Operations: Manages
ordering, stocking, and inventory of equipment and supplies in
collaboration with nurse manager. Unit operation responsibilities
include but not limited to: daily monitoring of supplies, ordering
office supplies, ordering special supplies, monitoring PAR levels
of supplies, and maintaining/organizing unit supply rooms. *
Administrative /Clerical Support: Performs general reception and
clerical duties at the nurse's station, including responding to
patient calls via intercom or in person. Provides administrative
and clerical support as needed for unit but not limited to: data
entry, meeting minutes, maintaining bulletin boards, and organizing
downtime forms. * Unit Safety/Environmental Rounds: Coordinates the
maintenance of a safe, clean, and functional physical environment
in accordance with regulatory standards. Includes but not limited
to cleaning equipment * Performs one of the following duties on a
nursing unit per the description: PCT/NST/Certified Nursing
Assistant/Monitor Tech: See job functions for specific job
duties. Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor,
manager, director, or executive. Minimum Requirements Job-related 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,
or NST. Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses (Lawson Code COTR) Meets the applicable certification
requirement if job combination is US/CNA, US/PCT or US/NST.
Acceptable certifications are CNA, EMT, Paramedic, Certified Surg
Tech or Certified Medical Assistant. 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. Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020 are
grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements.
In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will
have one year to obtain required certification. Other Required Skills and Experience * If US/Monitor Tech, then successful completion of Prisma
Health 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
competencies must be maintained and tracked through Learning &
Development. Work Shift Night (United States of America) Location Oconee Medical Campus Facility 1064 Oconee Memorial Hospital Department 10646410 ICU Intermediate Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform
healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The
transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every
role here at Prisma Health.
Keywords: Palmetto Health, Athens , Unit Secretary II/Monitor Tech, Other , Seneca, Georgia
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