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Unit Secretary - Monitoring Central Telemetry

United States, Beaumont · Job Posted December 28, 2025

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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
  • When unable to attend, follows up to obtain information discussed
  • Complies with timekeeping system
  • Prompt in reporting for duty
  • Accrues no unexcused absences, and no more than three unscheduled absences
  • 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 the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (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
  • Requires thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition
  • 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

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

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