What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary position at Redlands Community Hospital?
Job Description:
This role reports to the Nurse Manager and performs routine clerical duties and patient monitoring to ensure patient safety.
Duties:
- Provides continuous observation of cardiac monitors and prepares rhythm strips for patient charts.
- Offers clerical support to the unit, working under general supervision from department directors or charge nurses.
- Transcribes physician orders, schedules diagnostic tests and therapies, assembles and maintains patient charts, and answers phone calls.
Requirements:
- Must meet all job and physical requirements outlined in the job description.
- Successful completion of a dysrhythmia recognition course or written exam required.
- BLS Certification (American Heart Association) is mandatory.
- MAB certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
- One year of experience in an acute care setting or Emergency Department is preferred.
- Medical terminology Course completion and computer experience are highly desirable.
