HUC - 5.4 Cardiac

Yale New Haven Health; New London (CT); Presencial; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care coordination under the supervision of the Charge/Resource RN. The role includes transcribing physician orders, maintaining accurate patient records, scheduling tests, and ensuring timely communication across departments.

Responsibilities cover clerical duties, patient census maintenance, data collection, and adherence to quality and safety protocols.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and medications.
• Good computer skills and excellent communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Prioritize activities and coordinate care under direction of Charge/Resource RN.
• Notify RN or department of STAT orders and coordinate desk communication during codes or emergencies.
• Serve as a resource to staff regarding lab tests and x-ray procedures.
• Transcribe physician orders into computer, Kardex, or requisition forms.
• Schedule patients for special tests or procedures and relay information.
• Maintain and organize patient records, intake/output, charts, and discharge records.
• Coordinate interdepartmental transfers and discharges, and verify consent forms and pending tests.
• Order unit supplies from Central Service or stockroom as needed.
• Maintain census counts and communicate accurate unit information.
• Assist in data collection, QA, statistics, and logbooks; record patient charges.
• Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, and staff development.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth department operation.
• Receive report and monitor patient status as required.
• Identify significant rhythm changes and monitor patients at all times.
• Maintain a log book of key activities.

Conhecimentos

Good communication skills

Formação académica

High School Diploma Or Equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under The Daily Direction And Supervision Of The Charge/Resource Rn, Coordinates All Patient Care Activities. Responsible For Transcribing Physician Orders And All Activities Related To Completion Of Those Orders. Communicates All Information To Various Levels.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Exhibits Ability To Prioritize Activities.
• 2.Assists Others In Obtaining And Sharing Pertinent Information. Notifies Appropriate Rn Or Department Of Stat Orders. Coordinates Desk Communication Activities During A Code Or Other Emergency Situation.
• 3.Serves As A Resource To Staff Regarding Protocol Requirements And Sequencing For Lab Tests And X-Ray Procedures.
• 4.Accurately Transcribes Physician?S Orders Into Computer, On Kardex Or Manually On Requisition Forms.
• 5.Schedules Patients For Special Tests/Procedures With Appropriate Departments And Relays Pertinent Information.
• 6.Maintains Patient Medical Records By Accurately Dating And Recording Tpr Sheets, Recording 24 Hour Intake And Output On Graphic Sheet As Requested, Stocking And Thinning Charts, Preparing Intake And Output Sheets, Organizing Discharge Patient Records.
• 7.Coordinates All Documentation Necessary For Interdepartmental Transfers And Discharges To Other Facilities. Checks Pre-Op Charts For Completion Of Consent Forms, Tests, Etc. And Notifies Rn Of Missing Information. Changes Charts For Pending Surgery Or Diagnostic Tests.
• 8.Orders Unit Supplies From Central Service, Office Products Supplier Or Stockroom As Needed.
• 9.Maintains And Communicates Accurate Census Count Of The Unit.
• 10.Assists In Data Collection, Qa And Statistical Tracking Of Unit Activities. Maintains Appropriate Logbooks In Designated Areas. Enters Appropriate Patient Charges.
• 11.Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 12.Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• 13.Receives Report
• 14.Identifies Significant Rhythm Changes
• 15.Monitors Patients At All Times
• 16.Maintains A Log Book

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma Or Equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

Related Work Experience A Plus. Must Have Basic Knowledge Of Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology And An Understanding Of Medications.

LICENSURE

N/A.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Must Possess Good Computer Skills And Excellent Communication Skills.