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MercyOne · 11 hours ago

Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech - FT Days

Dubuque, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

MercyOne is a leading healthcare provider focused on improving community health. The Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech will perform clerical duties and monitor cardiac activity in a nursing unit, ensuring effective communication and patient care.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPersonal HealthPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Perform clerical and receptionist duties and observes the cardiac monitors within a specific nursing unit

Transcribes physician orders and performs computer activities

Record and report information such as vital signs, intake and output, weight, and any behavioral changes to appropriate supervisory personnel

Maintain, assemble, and organize equipment needed for a safe secure environment

Perform additional duties as requested such as transporting patients and obtaining medications, supplies, and medical records from other departments

Demonstrate a caring practice by respecting the rights of an individual or group

Demonstrate ability to impact change within your department and with other departments

Demonstrate skills as an effective team member

Respect the confidentiality of an individual or group, unless obligated to disclose under proper authorization or legal compulsion

Maintain a safe environment of care

Communicate care effectively: both verbally and written

Qualification

Cardiac rhythm interpretationMonitor equipment operationClerical skillsBasic Life Support CertificationEffective communicationTeamworkRespect for confidentiality

Required

Clerical skills and ability to effectively utilize written and oral communications

Demonstrate ability to understand and follow directions

Demonstrates ability to interpret cardiac rhythm and operate monitor equipment

Record and report information such as vital signs, intake and output, weight, and any behavioral changes to appropriate supervisory personnel

Maintain, assemble, and organize equipment needed for a safe secure environment

Perform additional duties as requested such as transporting patients and obtaining medications, supplies, and medical records from other departments

Demonstrate a caring practice by respecting the rights of an individual or group

Demonstrate ability to impact change within your department and with other departments

Demonstrate skills as an effective team member

Respect the confidentiality of an individual or group, unless obligated to disclose under proper authorization or legal compulsion

Maintain a safe environment of care

Communicate care effectively: both verbally and written

Must be 17 years of age. May be required to be 18 years of age in some areas

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred. All Certified Nursing Assistants are encouraged to belong to the National Nursing Aide Registry. In certain areas, participation in the registry is required

Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) will be required within 30 days of hire and every year thereafter