Unit Secretary

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.