Unit Assistant PRN (As Needed) Med/Surg

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 1,653,120 - 2,204,160; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Unit Assistant PRN for Med/Surg at Prattville Baptist Hospital. The role supports RNs and staff, monitors telemetry rhythms, interprets dysrhythmias, and handles rhythm strip recording as needed.

The position emphasizes strong communication, organization, and basic safety knowledge, with prior clerical hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; rhythm interpretation training preferred.
• One year of clerical or hospital experience preferred; completion of an EKG course required.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN, LPN, PCTs and physicians in patient care processes.
• Monitor patient heart rhythms on telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias.
• Record keeping and rhythm strip posting when needed.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Communication skills

Clerical skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG rhythm education course

Job description

Unit Assistant PRN (As Needed) Med/Surg

Prattville Baptist Hospital

Job Type: PRN-PRN

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Summary

This position is responsible for the efficient operation of the health care unit through consistent organizational and communication skills. The Unit Assistant assists RN’s, LPN’s, PCT’s, and physicians in the patient care process, monitors heart rhythms of patients on telemetry, interprets dysrhythmias, and promptly notifies nursing staff. Record keeping and posting of rhythm strips may also be required.

Education / Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. Prior training in EKG rhythm strip interpretation preferred. Completion of an EKG rhythm education course required. One year of clerical experience preferred. Previous hospital experience preferred.

License / Certification

None required.

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 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent reaching, use of hands, and repetitive action. Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Environment protected from weather conditions but not temperature changes with minimal noise levels. Significant computer work requiring manual dexterity with a keyboard. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease, hazardous chemicals, and radiation.