Telemetry Unit Secretary Full Time 7p-7:30a

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Job Responsibilities

Watch monitors for dysrhythmia and identify the rhythm strips at least every 12 hours and report any major arrhythmia to appropriate coordinator or designee.
Provide direction and assistance to visitors.
Assemble new patient charts, replace charting material, maintain organized medical records, and place computer lab sheets on the appropriate patient chart.
Communicate well with peers, physicians, visitors, volunteers and other disciplines. Answer the intercom or telephone in a timely manner and refer calls to the appropriate individual.
Oversee the transportation of patients to and from the correct diagnostic department and oversee transportation for discharged patients. This includes but is not limited to: preparing chart and securing help when needed.
Oversee the disbursement of new individual cards for patient charges on a daily basis.
Assist physicians with charts and records.
Maintain the electronic medical record for each patient by accurately and timely entering all patient demographics in the electronic medical.
Maintain the nurse's station in a clean and orderly fashion.
Inventory and order office supplies and forms on the nursing unit and keep them readily accessible for physicians and staff.
If applicable, must function as testing personnel under CLIA1988 regulations as they relate to point of care testing.
Other duties as assigned.