Unit Clerk/Monitor Tech CCU at Rochester Regional Health in Potsdam, New York

Job Description:

Description



SUMMARY:



Under the supervision of the head nurse or delegate, assists in the planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring at Nursing Station/Cardiac Monitoring Area by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area. With proper training will document cardiac rhythms on all cardiac/telemetry patients.


Canton-Potsdam Hospital is a warm and caring not-for-profit community healthcare facility that's certified for 94 beds. Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare services to the community. Within our welcoming walls, you'll find a wide array of core programs in emergency medicine, acute care, hospitalist medicine, and critical care. But that's just the beginning. We're not just a hospital; we're a beacon of health and wellness in the North Country. We proudly offer outpatient health services in Brasher Falls, Canton, Colton, Gouverneur, Massena, Norfolk, and Potsdam, NY.



STATUS: Per Diem



LOCATION: Canton-Potsdam Hospital



DEPARTMENT: ICU



SCHEDULE: Days/Evenings/Nights



ATTRIBUTES




Required: National EKG technician certification exam, the AHA Cardiac Arrhythmia Recognition course, and/or the completion of the St. Lawrence Health Cardiac Arrhythmia Course



Required: High School diploma or equivalent



Preferred: One year of clerical work or college education in the business field



Preferred: Medical terminology



RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitoring all cardiac rhythms for each patient in CCU as well all medical/surgical patients.
  
  


• Alerting the charge nurse as well as medical/surgical floor staff of potential cardiac irregularities in a timely manner.
  
  


• Performs various clerical duties related to the updating and organizing of information on the nursing units.
  
  


• Establishes & maintains the patient record on the unit.
  
  


• Answers the telephone in a professional manner and directs calls to appropriate individuals and/or takes messages
  
  


• Stock units with office supplies; prepares requisitions to maintain established inventories. Faxes and photocopies information as needed.
  
  


• Obtains supplies as requested by the nursing staff.
  
  


• Records information, such as physicians' orders and instructions, dietary requirements, and medication information, on patient charts and medical records, as needed.
  
  


• Adheres to HIPAA guidelines by accessing PHI in accordance with departmental assignment
  
  


• Welcomes visitors, answers inquiries, gives directions and refers inquiries to nursing and physician staff as needed.
  
  


• Occasionally assisting staff with lifting of patients
  
  


• Provides support and necessary information to nurses, providers, offices, etc.
  
  


• Arranges discharges/ transfers by notifying patient transport services.
  
  


• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations and adhering to Infection Prevention Policies
  
  


• Assists with other duties as needed.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.



PAY RANGE: $17.83 - $27.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

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