Unit Assistant Full Time Emergency Department

Baptist Health; Prattville, Northern (AL, KY); Híbrido; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baptist Health Prattville Baptist Hospital is seeking a Unit Assistant for the Emergency Department to support nursing staff on-site in Prattville, AL. The role involves monitoring telemetry rhythms, assisting clinicians, and handling light clerical tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and ECG rhythm education, with preferred EKG interpretation training and prior hospital experience.

Formación

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior training in EKG rhythm strip interpretation preferred.
• Completion of EKG rhythm education course required.
• One year of clerical experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist RNs, LPNs, PCTs and Physicians in patient care.
• Monitor patient heart rhythms on telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias.
• Notify nursing staff promptly with rhythm concerns.
• Record-keeping and posting of rhythm strips as needed.

Conocimientos

Body mechanics

Medical terminology

Effective communication

EKG rhythm interpretation

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

EKG rhythm education course

Descripción del empleo

## Unit Assistant Full Time Emergency DepartmentApply: 1- Onsite: Prattville Baptist Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: JR107506Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.**Highlights:****Summary**: This position is responsible for the efficient operation of the health care unit through demonstration of consistent organizational and communication skills. This position assists RN's, LPN's, PCT's and Physicians in the patient care process. The Unit Assistant assists the nursing staff in monitoring the heart rhythms of patients on telemetry. The ability to interpret dysrhythmias and respond quickly and appropriately in the notification of nursing staff is essential. Some record keeping and posting of rhythm strips may be required.**Education / Experience**:High School diploma or equivalent required. Prior training in EKG rhythm strip interpretation preferred. Completion of EKG rhythm education course required. One year of clerical experience preferred. Previous Hospital experience preferred.**License / Certification**: None**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**: • Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort. • Medical terminology training preferred. • Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.**Working Conditions/Physical Requirements**:Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Must be able to demonstrate manual dexterity in use of keyboard. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.**Primary Location:**Prattville Baptist Hospital**Job:**Unit Assistant Full Time Emergency DepartmentUnit Assistant**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)