IMCU Unit Secretary - FT

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech - FT -Days - IMCU - St. Marry's Healthcare System, Athens, GA Position Purpose: The Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech will work in the IMCU Department at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens GA. What you will do: Monitor Technician (MT) provides ongoing observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms. The MT monitors, recognizes, and reports cardiac arrhythmias to the Registered Nurse caring for the patient. The CMT prepares and maintains telemetry records, as well as maintains a functioning telemetry system. In addition, the MT performs various other duties related to patient cardiac monitoring and equipment maintenance, both in the central monitoring station and on the patient care units. • The Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech supports the assigned unit by facilitating communication with patients, staff, physicians, visitors and ancillary departments. The Unit Secretary directs incoming calls and responds to patient calls. The Unit Secretary enters physician’s orders in the Information System. The Unit Secretary maintains patient’s charts, unit files and secretarial supply levels. The Unit Secretary is responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment. Follows Telemetry Monitoring Policy & Procedures. Reports all abnormal findings to RN immediately. Records strips per policy. What you will need: Licensure/Certification/Registration: Minimum of BLS-CPR certified Education: High school diploma or equivalent, plus education components listed below Experience: • Prior experience as a Monitor Technician highly preferred. Must successfully complete a basic arrhythmia course and receive a passing grade. Must successfully complete formal ECG class and competencies • Must complete an annual arrhythmia competency and receive a passing score. Ministry/Facility Information: St Mary’s Health Care System is proud to be a part of Trinity Health, one of the nations largest Catholic Healthcare Organizations. St Mary’s Health Care System includes three hospitals, numerous physician practices, our region's first medical residency program, a retirement community, extensive outpatient services, and much more. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.