Unit Support Assistant

• Notifies admitting of change in patient status, admit or transfer
• Acts as a receptionist for the Unit
• politely and professionally answers all calls, and routes to the appropriate person
• Takes accurate messages and ensures that these messages reach the appropriate person
• Admits patient onto central monitor
• prints rhythm strips and posts to the appropriate chart
• notifies RN or appropriate staff member of status changes on the monitor, rhythm changes, and abnormal vital signs
• Acknowledges and silences monitor alarms in a timely manner and follows up with appropriate staff member
• Acts as a communication liaison between other departments, physician offices, and patients’ families dispensing information as directed
• Transcribes physician orders accurately
• Accurately orders labs, imaging, diet and test for all patients

High School Diploma or GED

• medical
• prescription drug
• dental
• vision plans
• life insurance
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement plan benefit(s) including 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings
• student loan repayment program