Unit Clerk Monitor Tech Outpt

US:NV:Carson City Outpatient Procedures

Full Time Day Shift

Summary

Under the direction of the nurse manager and supervision of the professional nurse, performs a variety of clerical duties associated with patient care unit operations. Population served by this position is all age groups (Emergency Department), adults (Outpatient Procedures).

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. One (1) year’s work experience may be substituted in lieu of education requirement .
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• EKG class within six (6) months of hire or position entry.

Unit Specific Requirements:

Emergency Department

Preferred

• Comfortable working with computers and software.
• One to two (1-2) years' working in EMS or emergency room setting.
• Successfully complete Non-Violent Crisis intervention within six (6) months of hire or position entry.

Essential Functions

• Maintains professional competence through formal education, workshops, and unit specific education. Maintains current educational file . Attends 50% or greater staff meetings, reviews and initials those meeting minutes not attended. Completes unit mandatory education.
• Performs clerical duties, i.e. answers phone calls, computer entries, photocopies, prepares daily patient services requisitions and reports maintenance repairs. Assists with receiving, distributing, and sorting supplies brought to the unit. Restocking supplies as needed.
• Communicates with members of the health care team, patients and visitors using oral, written, and electronic means. Demonstrates appropriate and courteous communication etiquette 100% of the time and relays messages in a timely and appropriate manner to Emergency Room Providers (ERP) and nurses. Able to prioritize and maintain flow during busy times.
• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of clerical duties and assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Accurately assembles, processes and scans patients charts as indicated.
• Keeps patient records accurately identified. Maintains accurate clinical records, documenting information as per hospital policy, i.e. consents.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Refer to policy and procedures for direction as needed.
• Completes requests for non-medical services, e.g. spiritual counseling.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a multi-disciplinary team member, supports and assists members in all activities.
• Facilitates and maintains an orderly, clean, and business-like environment at the nursing station and surrounding areas to assist members of the health care team in the performance of their jobs.
• Performs specified duties during a hospital wide emergency.
• Able to act independently and make decisions under stress as required.
• Observes the central cardiac monitor and listens for alarms to identify abnormal variation in the heart rhythm.
• Responds immediately to report alarms and/or variances to the assigned staff nurse to initiate examination of the patient.
• Able to perform the duties on provided competency and skills list.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Unit Specific Essential Functions:

Emergency Department

• Keeps patient records accurately identified. Maintains accurate clinical records, documenting information as per hospital policy , i.e . ERP call logs, stroke, DME paperwork, and burn reporting.
• Prepares special forms and packets, i.e. COBRA, Legal 2000, etc. Coordinates with receiving transfer centers.

Outpatient Procedures - Admit Recovery Center

• Accurately transcribes physician orders in a timely manner per hospital policy.
• Checks charts daily for incomplete histories and orders; brings same to the attention of the appropriate member of the health care team for correction. Prepares daily patient services requisitions; i.e. dietary, central supply.
• Notifies Pharmacy of new physician orders.
• Orders unit supplies to maintain an adequate and cost-effective inventory of the unit’s equipment, stock and supplies.
• Assists with receiving, distributing and sorting supplies brought to the unit.
• Prepares requisitions and reports maintenance repairs.
• Checks to ensure accurate charging of patient supply items.
• Completes requests for non-medical services; e.g. spiritual counseling.
• Responsible for obtaining lab and x-ray reports and notifying nurses via a computer printout. Notifies physician of results as per order.