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Unit Secretary/Monitor tech - Stepdown Unit

  • R-0000037573
  • Orangeburg, South Carolina
  • Healthcare Support
  • Clinical & Research Support Services
  • Full Time
  • Hospital Authority (MUHA)
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Job Description Summary

Greets patients, visitors and guests to the unit. Communicates information to the appropriate staff and department. Enters information into computer. Monitors telemetry patients for cardiac arrhythmia and notifies nurse of changes.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004746 ORBG - 3 East

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

Essential Functions

Creates a positive image of the nursing unit by greeting patients and visitors and answering phones and call lights timely and pleasantly. 

Communicates messages and information to appropriate staff and department.

Orders supplies.

Assists staff in serving the needs of families and patients where appropriate.

Aids the director in keeping the unit and materials well organized.

Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors.

Performs miscellaneous and other related duties as assigned.

Continuously monitors arrhythmias and notifies staff of changes.

Accurately documents rhythm strips according to unit specifications.

Accurately measures and interprets cardiac rhythms.

Enters patient information and data into the telemetry/computer system.

Communicates rhythm interpretations to nursing staff and providers.

Has access to minimal risk medications contained in kits, trays or packs associated with certain procedures, as well as IV fluids stored in patient care areas and automated dispensing units.

Additional Job Description

Must have the ability to read, write and speak the English language. High school diploma or GED required.  One year office experience with customer contact preferred in a hospital or medical setting. Basic computer skills are helpful.  Successful completion of medical terminology must be obtained within one year.

Certification as an EKG technician or successful completion of a telemetry program from another facility or Patient Care Technician with EKG certification required or 1 year experience or completion of our basic arrythmia within 6 months.  Previous experience as a monitor technician preferred but not required. 

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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