Cardiac Secretary - Special Care Telemetry

Cardiac Secretary - Special Care Telemetry

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network as a Clinical Nurse Educator. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of clerical support and other duties to assist the nursing staff in carrying out daily patient care activities. Monitors cardiac rhythms via telemetry monitors. Prepare and maintain patient medical records. Transcribes and expedites physician orders. Functions as a Receptionist. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.

Job-Specific Competency

• Meets, greets and directs all patients, families, visitors and health care team members. Provides accurate and appropriate information.
• Prepares medical records for new admissions and discharged patients. Maintains accurate medical record during patient stay.
• Transcribes physician orders in a timely manner. Enters orders in the computer system. Prioritizes orders by identifying those with timed or immediate action. Notifies appropriate nursing staff or department.
• Responds appropriately and timely to patient requests, including prompt acknowledgement to patient call bell.
• Demonstrates an ability to float to different patient care units and function effectively in different situations.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned, to promote efficient functioning of the unit.
• Answers telephone/intercom in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel/family.
• Orders supplies, processes work orders, enters charges and performs other coordinating activities to maintain unit operations.
• Demonstrates competency in interpreting dysrhythmias.
• Runs and posts rhythm strips at the specified times.
• Communicates information about dysrhythmias to the appropriate nurse in a timely fashion.
• Maintains logs pertaining to telemetry.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Will be required to pass the arrhythmia course or challenge exam during the new employee introductory orientation period.

COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of medical terminology. Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English and have basic computer skills. Must maintain competency required for area of assignment.

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Regular Standard Hours Per Week: 24

Schedule: Part-time (2 - 39 hours)

Shift Details: every other weekend, every other holiday