What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Clerk Certified Telemetry Tech / Post Surgical Unit (PSU) / PT / 7:00 am - 7:00 pm position at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco?
Unit Clerk Certified Telemetry Tech / Post Surgical Unit (PSU) / PT / 7 : 00 am - 7 : 00 pm
The Telemetry Tech / Health Unit Clerk works under the general direction of the Manager, Post Surgical Unit, CNO and Medical staff. The Telemetry technician monitors, evaluates, and documents cardiac rhythm readings. Observe and assess cardiac rhythms by monitoring equipment. Ensures alarms are set for low and high heart rates and functioning correctly. Measure and document each patient's cardiac rhythm intervals recorded on rhythm strips according to rhythm changes-place documentation in the patient's chart. Communicate with professional personnel on the cardiac rhythm of patients. Notifies personnel immediately of any life-threatening cardiac rhythms. Assists nursing staff in supporting patients, families, visitors, physicians, and vendors. The position involves clerical duties such as entering physician orders, chart compiling, greeting visitors, stocking, organizing, communicating with all customers, and assisting staff with keeping the work desk area clean and clutter-free. Assisting in traffic control may be required to assist in patient transfer. Assist in recovering lost charges. Computer entry.
Qualifications :
- High School Graduate
- Previous experience in secretarial / receptionist role
- Accredited Telemetry certification preferred or 2 years previous experience reading, interpreting, and measuring telemetry
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- BLS required
- Must be able to pass EKG test on hire and annually
- Computer skills with Word, Excel, and computer charting system
- Telephone etiquette
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