Telemetry Monitor Tech - Pediatric Emergency Department - FT Nights

About the role

Reports to Unit Management. Responsible for the written records and reports which comprise the patient's medical record for each hospital admission/visit, processes all physicians orders; maintains chart forms for nursing personnel to record their observations on patient care; files reports from ancillary departments pertaining to each patient. Functions as a Monitor Tech. May schedule appointments, cases, and add-ons; may enter charges for services. Also accountable for maintaining open communication between nursing staff, physician, inter-departmental personnel and the patient.

Responsibilities

• Departmental Administrative Support
  • Consistently performs clerical duties with little or no supervision.
  • Displays resourcefulness in the completion of daily tasks and special projects.
  • Provides clerical support as needed to facilitate the smooth operation of the unit.
  • Processes payroll accordingly.
  • Maintains a clean and safe and ergonomic environment, maintains equipment, reports malfunctioning and orders service as necessary.
  • Extra equipment and supplies are removed. Broken equipment or furniture is promptly reported to appropriate department for repair.
  • Cooperates with reassignments in the interest of patient care.
  • Adapts work schedule to meet the needs of the unit.
  • Ensures adequate staffing needs are met through willingness to float.
• Order Entry
  • Enters orders for proper tests for ancillary departments such as Lab, X-Ray, EKG, and Dietary, as noted on the patient's chart.
  • Proficient in computer usage relative to all guest/patient transactions.
  • Activities are coordinated with minimal delay or disruption of service.
  • Selects patients correctly.
  • Cancels orders.
  • Displays results successfully.
  • Prints selected data/lists correctly.
• Guest Relations
  • Directs internal and external customers in the desk area to their proper destination.
  • Interacts with all guests, coworkers and other departments in a courteous and efficient manner.
  • Shows good judgment and independent thinking.
  • Acknowledges individuals that enter the work area.
  • Identifies ways to assists the individual.
  • Provides assistance with directions.
  • Assists with finding resources on the patient care area.
• Patient Chart Preparation and Maintenance
  • Prepares patient chart upon admission/visit and maintains chart as appropriate (Admission, Transfer, Discharge, Preoperative, Postoperative).
  • Files materials as requested in patient charts (e.g. care plans, lab reports etc.); thins charts according to established time frames and procedures.
  • Organizes, checks for completeness and flags accordingly.
  • Forwards final chart to Medical Records or copies chart as requested and forwards to appropriate personnel.
  • Charts should be disassembled and down to Medical Records within 24 hours.
• Performs all tasks associated with maintaining accurate patient census
  • Demonstrates timely updating of patient information into the computer system.
  • Accept transfers and admissions.
  • Call Admitting.
  • Update census board.
  • Communicates with staffing office.
• Supply Maintenance
  • All shifts are responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies for adequate availability to staff and guests/patients.
  • Ensures supplies are sufficient.
  • Orders supplies within established limitations and according to established guidelines.
  • Nurse's station is consistently well stocked.
  • Identifies forms and supply items needed in patient care area.
  • Verifies amount of supplies available for use.
  • Prepares requisitions for replacement supplies.
  • Verifies supplies received are supplies ordered.
  • Restocks the supply areas when received.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Successful completion of the Hackensack Meridian Health Monitor Tech exam within 90 days of hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Preferred qualifications

• Nursing Unit Secretary and/or Monitor Tech experience.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the heart.

Pay

Minimum rate of $21.15 Hourly.