Unit Secretary​/Cardiac Telemetry Tech

• Job Title:
  
  Unit Secretary/Cardiac Telemetry Tech
• Req:
• Location:
  
  VMC Main Campus
• Department: 6 South ( Cardiac/ Telemetry )
• Shift: Nights
• Type: OC / PD
• FTE: 0
• City State:
  Renton, WA
• Category:
  Administrative/Clerical
• Salary Range:
  Min $27.35
  - Max $43.70/hourly. DOE

Hours

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

The Unit Secretary/Cardiac Telemetry Tech is responsible for monitoring patients and responding to readings outside of normal range in addition to clerical and receptionist duties on the unit.

Patient Care Services

Variable

Unit Manager, Administrative Supervisor, and/or Charge Nurse

• One year of acute hospital experience required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Able to organize and work independently.
• Able to multi-task and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Evidence of good communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to spell accurately and write legibly.
• Evidence of typing/basic computer experience.

• Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates excellence in communication skills and customer service.
• Dress professionally and follow VMC uniform standards.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness.
• Able to react calmly in a code situation.

See Generic Job Description for Administrative Partner.

Generic

Job Functions:

See Generic Job Description for Administrative Partner.

• Demonstrates effective telephone etiquette.
• Demonstrates effective communication with the medical staff and other departments.
• Communicates knowledge of patient preferences to direct care providers.
• Greets and assists visitors as they arrive to department.

• Recognizes and responds appropriately to all emergency codes.
• Answers intercom and triages calls so that patient needs can be met in a timely fashion.
• Adheres to infection control standards.
• Participates in emergency and disaster plans/drills.
• Demonstrates ability to use patient care technology (Mobile View, Emergin, Right Fax).
• Completes all required annual education in a timely manner.

• Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency in EPIC monitoring software, camera monitoring equipment and other communication platforms.
• Communicates any malfunctions to Charge RN or Bio Med.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of ECG rhythms as validated during annual competency review.

• Organizes and maintains efficient work area.
• Completes department and unit forms according to established guidelines.
• Updates phone rosters as necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to differentiate structure and functions of VMC departments and make appropriate referrals.

• Able to adhere to standard process as set by role.
• Evaluate work processes and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

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• Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates excellence in communication skills and customer service.
• Dress professionally and follow VMC uniform standards.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness.
• Able to react calmly in a code situation.