Durham, North Carolina
Demorest, Georgia
Posted: 01-Sep-24
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 70058204
POSITION SUMMARY: Assists nursing staff by transcribing physician's orders during emergent situations. Continuously observes, documents, and reports the cardiac rhythm status in the units and/or on telemetry. Performs clerical duties ensuring accuracy of unit records. Serves as communication center for nursing unit. Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Clinical Manager and Clinical Supervisor.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmias courses required within three (3) months of employment. Medical Terminology preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: BLS issued through American Heart Association preferred.
SKILLS:
- Cardiac monitoring experience
- Basic computer and typing skills
- Excellent phone etiquette
- Spelling abilities required
- Ability to read, speak and write English fluently
- Experience operating Facsimile and duplicating equipment preferred.
EXPERIENCE: One year experience in a hospital setting preferred.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Director / Clinical Manager
ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne pathogen B
Employee will be expected to utilize all protective equipment available whenever there is a potential for exposure to infectious materials or hazardous chemicals. Cleaning, repair and replacement of this protective equipment will be furnished by the hospital.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Most work is done in a sitting position over long periods of time with hands and arms slightly raised. Regular changes of position from sitting, standing, walking. Must be able to carry up to 25 pounds and transport by wheelchair patients weighing more than two hundred pounds. Must be able to listen to multiple conversations around working area while performing other tasks. Utilizes available tools to prevent worker injuries.