4.2 Evening HUC position

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities

• Captures and transcribes physician orders and all activities related to their completion.
• Communicates all information to various levels within the healthcare facility.
• Notifies appropriate RN or department of stat orders.
• Coordinates desk communication activities during a code or other emergency situation.
• Knows protocol requirements and sequences for lab tests, radiology procedures, the OR, and their checklists which includes consent forms.
• Serves as a resource to unit staff regarding protocol requirements and sequencing for lab tests and x-ray procedures.
• Accurately transcribes physician's orders into computer, on kardex, or manually on requisition.
• Schedules patients for special tests with appropriate departments and relays pertinent information.
• Maintains patient medical records by accurately dating and recording TPR sheets, recording 24-hour intake and output on graphic sheet as requested, stocking and thinning charts, preparing intake and output sheets, organizing discharge patient records.
• Captures and coordinates all documentation necessary for interdepartmental transfers and discharges to other facilities.
• Checks pre-op charts for completion of consent forms, tests, etc., and notifies RN of missing information as able.
• Changes charts for pending surgery or diagnostic tests.
• Orders unit supplies from central service or stockroom as needed and enters appropriate charges.
• Maintains and communicates accurate census count of the unit.
• Aids in data collection, QA, and statistical tracking of unit activities.
• Maintains appropriate logbooks.
• Maintains performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self development as outlined in performance review.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Related work experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and an understanding of medications.
• Must possess good computer skills and excellent communication skills.

Skills

• Prioritizes activities.
• Accurately transcribes physician's orders.
• Schedules patients for special tests.
• Maintains patient medical records.
• Coordinates interdepartmental transfers and discharges.
• Orders unit supplies.
• Maintains accurate census count.
• Aids in data collection, QA, and statistical tracking.
• Maintains appropriate logbooks.
• Maintains performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self development.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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