ICU Unit Secretary: Critical Care Admin (Days)

Centinela Hospital Medical Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia seeks a Unit Secretary for ICU operations. The role supports the Director of ICU, facilitates communications, and transcribes physician orders. It also prepares ICU records and ensures daily chart completion for patients.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, a current BLS (AHA) certificate within 6 months, and basic dysrhythmia training is preferred. Computer skills for word processing and databases are valued.

Qualifications

• 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
• 2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
• 3. Basic dysrhythmia training on hire preferred.
• 4. Medical terminology preferred.
• 5. Experience using computers for word processing, database management preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director of ICU and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor.
• Transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system) with notation and signature by nursing staff.
• Prepares and completes each patient’s chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis and orders supplies for the unit.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Medical terminology

Experience using computers for word processing

Job description

Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia seeks a Unit Secretary for ICU operations. The role supports the Director of ICU, facilitates communications, and transcribes physician orders. It also prepares ICU records and ensures daily chart completion for patients.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, a current BLS (AHA) certificate within 6 months, and basic dysrhythmia training is preferred. Computer skills for word processing and databases are valued.