Unit Secretary / Monitor Tech

Davita Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Unit Secretary / Monitor Tech to provide clerical support in their Cardiac Monitor Unit. The role involves coordinating with healthcare staff, managing patient information, and continuous monitoring of cardiac rhythms. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and customer service skills, contributing to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical skills to facilitate the operation of the assigned unit.
• Manage the work environment for safety and efficiency.
• Monitor telemetry units and report changes in patient rhythms.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Communication

Time Management

Customer Service

Job description

Title:Unit Secretary / Monitor Tech

Location:Long Beach, CA

Department: Cardiac Monitor Unit

Status: PartTime

Shift: Days(12 hrs.)

Pay Range*: $22.15/hr - $25.55/hr

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare.Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Unit Secretary/ Monitor Technician provides clerical support functions to a specific patient care unit, while maintaining excellent customer service skills. This role works in conjunction with unit staff to organize and maintain the accurate accounting of all necessary data. In collaboration with the healthcare team, the Unit Secretary/ Monitor Technician will coordinate and prioritize patient, physician and staff needs. The key essential job functions of this role include customer focus and patient experience, coordination of provider-entered orders, communication, and time management. This position is also responsible for continuous monitoring of all telemetry areas and must report to RN staff any changes in rhythm.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Performs clerical skills to facilitate the accurate and efficient operation of the assigned unit.

2. Files orders, reports and patient related information into charts in a timely manner; Demonstrates accuracy in computer input.

3. Manages the work environment in order to maintain a safe work place and cost effective practice.

4. Orders supplies for the unit, prepares and completes each patients chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis; Ensures crash carts are immediately restocked with the appropriate items after each code.

6. Transcribes physician orders from records with notation and signature by nursing staff; Checks for completeness, accuracy and correctness of patients record.

7. Practices telephone etiquette when placing and answering calls for physicians, patient families and other departments.

8. Assembles charts on new admissions and prepares charts for patient transfers.

9. Maintains an organized nursing station, monitors for noise levels, ensures good work flow at the desk area.

10. Monitors all telemetry units to detect and immediately report any changes in the patients' basic cardiac rhythm to the appropriate nursing personnel.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out ourMemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.