Secretary, MT

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Job description

Overview:
The unit secretary / monitor technician through communication, requisitioning and management of supplies and equipment, coordinates the activities of the nursing staff, the patient, the physician, other hospital departments and visitors. He/she performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit. Is skilled in reading and interpreting cardiac monitors and arrhythmias.

Responsibilities:
Customer service

Uses computer to enter orders

Medication orders

Accurately transcribes M.D. orders according to hospital policy and procedures

Charts

Admits patient

Transfer patient

Discharge of patient

Supplies/Services

Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.

Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent

EKG Monitor Tech Certificate REQUIRED

BLS required

AB 508 required after 90 days of hire

Medical terminology

General clerical and computer knowledge

Monitor Technician experience in acute setting preferred

Hospital Description:
Greater El Monte Community Hospital

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