ED Communications Secretary Job at CHRISTUS Health (Beaumont)

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Unit Secretary performs the clerical functions necessary for proper functioning of a patient care unit in accordance with Nursing Department policies and procedures. In critical care units, the Unit Secretary may also monitor the EKG waveform displays in a centralized telemetry monitoring station.

Job Responsibility

Transcribes physician’s orders from the chart to proper patient records accurately
Monitors intercom system
gives reassurance to patients
notifies nursing staff immediately of needs
Informs Charge Nurse of all pertinent information
Fosters positive physician relations
Displays telephone courtesy, answers promptly
Relays messages accurately to appropriate personnel
Informs patient/families of discharge procedure
Promptly removes patient from computer at time of discharge
Responds appropriately in all code situations
Uses supplies and equipment appropriately, records charges appropriately
Manages inventory control with prevention of overstock while keeping adequate supplies necessary for effective unit function
Uses good judgment in prioritizing of physicians’ orders for transcription
Grieving Process: Allows for patient and family to express feelings
Participates in the majority of prescribed in-service programs and departmental meetings
Complies with timekeeping system
Follows hospital and/or unit policy for dress and personal hygiene
Follows necessary safety precautions, hospital policies and departmental policies
Completes infection control, safety, and other assigned education
Follows hospital policies and/or departmental rules
Follows the CHRISTUS Health Guidelines related to HIPAA
Associate timely completes all required educational assignments
Follows instructions and completes assigned tasks for patient and department needs in a courteous and organized manner
Will monitor and document changes in rhythm and will report these changes according to established protocol (Critical Care Units)
Rhythm strips are run at the beginning of each shift on all patients and as needed
Strips are delivered within thirty (30) minutes of run time
Consistently updates log to reflect admits, discharges, transfers, as well as calls to nurse’s stations about monitoring problems
Organizes nursing station and keeps unit adequately supplied
Identifies all life threatening arrhythmias and reports same to nurse responsible for patient or to charge nurse (Critical Care Units)

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Must possess good written and oral communication skills
Basic typing and prior computer skills preferred
One (1) year of experience preferred
EKG/arrhythmia interpretation background desired
Basic knowledge of medical terminology
Demonstrates required computer skills within one month of employment
AHA BLS certification within two (2) weeks of employment
Successful completion of basic arrhythmia course for unlicensed personnel within one month or after first available course offered (Critical Care Units)

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