Secretary / Tech - Emergency Department - PRN

Vitruvian Health; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Vitruvian Health in Dalton, GA is seeking a part-time Secretary/Tech for the Emergency Department. You will perform reception, entry of orders, and coordinate admissions and interdepartmental communications to support patient care.

You will monitor cardiac rhythms, assist licensed nursing staff under RN direction, and handle basic typing and medical terminology while delivering compassionate service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or certified equivalent is required.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable; background in medical field preferred.
• Monitor Technician training program or ACC Specialist training preferred.
• Basic typing and understanding of medical terminology is preferred.
• Ability to recognize changes in cardiac rhythms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general clerical support to the Emergency Care Department, including receptionist duties and order entry.
• Coordinate communications with hospital departments and transfers to other facilities.
• Monitor cardiac monitoring systems in the Emergency Care Department or Chest Pain Center.
• Assist licensed nursing staff to provide direct patient care under RN supervision.

Skills

Basic typing

Medical terminology

Cardiac rhythms

Education

High school diploma or certified equivalent

Job description

## Secretary / Tech - Emergency Department - PRNApplylocations: Dalton, GAtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101270**Who We Are**At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‐being of every team member. **Our Legacy**Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‐driven team making a difference every day.**Our Values**Our core values—**Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)**—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission. **Your Career With Us**Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact. **Excellence. Every person. Every time.****JOB SUMMARY**Provides general clerical support to the Emergency Care Department including receptionist duties, order entry, making necessaryarrangements for in-house admission of Emergency Care Department patients, and coordination of Emergency Care Departmentcommunications with other hospital departments and transfers to other facilities. Monitors cardiac monitoring systems of patientsin the Emergency Care Department or Chest Pain Center. Assists licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care to infant,pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse and within the scope of defined practice.**JOB QUALIFICATIONS****Education:** High school graduate or certified equivalent.**Licensure**: BLS CPR required.**Experience:** Prior experience in same or similar position is desirable. Background in medical related field preferred. Monitor Technician training program, or equivalent, and ACC Specialist training preferred.**Skills:** Basic typing and comprehension of medical terminology preferred. Ability to recognize a change in cardiac rhythms preferred.## **PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS**Works in the Emergency Care Department setting with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients who areexperiencing a wide range of acute and often stressful medical and/or surgical problems. Required to work posted scheduleincluding weekends. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions.