CAH - UNIT COORDINATOR
Claxton Hepburn Medical Center & Medical Campus · Carthage, NY · Today
Healthcare$19.68–$26.86/hrFull-time
Per Diem, various shifts (7a-7p / 7p-7a) as needed.
About the role
To provide support to the professional staff in the Emergency Department. The ability to provide this support involves clerical computer knowledge, technical skills, and patient service. The demonstration of organizational skills in conjunction with the emergency room staff pertaining to the activity in the Emergency Department. The ability to prioritize and interact with staff, patients, and family members during emergency situations. To perform CPR in Code Blue / Pink as directed by charge nurse.
Responsibilities
- Familiar with medical terminology
- Clerical duties include familiarity with Order Entry
- CPR within 30 days of hire
- Assists nursing staff when directed by performing tasks appropriate for skill level
- Answers the telephone
- Maintains a clean work area
- Transports patients when needed
- Assists staff with clerical needs
- Files medical records appropriately
- Orders labs, x-rays, cat scans, and ultrasounds as needed and when directed to
- Files on correct charts
- Maintains ED log with accurate charges
- Assists physicians with consults, follow-ups, and transfers
- Registers ER patients when Registration is not available
Pay
Pay range: $19.68–$26.86 base rate. Additional differentials:
- $2 per diem differential
- $5 evening differential (for hours worked between 3p–11p; must work 4 hours to qualify)
- $6 night differential