HUC

About the role

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

• Coordinates all patient care activities under the supervision of the Charge/Resource RN.
• Transcribes physician orders and all activities related to their completion.
• Communicates all information to various levels.
• Notifies appropriate RN or department of stat orders.
• Serves as a resource to 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 forms.
• Schedules patients for special tests/procedures 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.
• Cheks pre-op charts for completion of consent forms, tests, etc., and notifies RN of missing information. Changes charts for pending surgery or diagnostic tests.
• Orders unit supplies from central service, office products supplier or stockroom as needed.
• Maintains and communicates accurate census count of the unit.
• Aids in data collection, QA and statistical tracking of unit activities. Maintains appropriate logbooks in designated areas. Enters appropriate patient charges.
• 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.
• Receives report.
• Identifies significant rhythm changes.
• Maintains a log book.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Related work experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and an understanding of medications.