Unit Secretary Monitor Tech - Blood Cancer Center - The Jewish Hospital

About the role

The Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech is responsible for watching the cardiac monitors, coordinating communications, performing unit-receptionist activities, and accountable for routine clerical activities on a nursing unit. The Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech is responsible for directing the flow of information between nursing and medical staff, patient and family, and healthcare team and support services.

Responsibilities

• Constantly observes and accurately interprets cardiac monitors.
• Systematically scans and interprets screens.
• Identifies and reports changes in baseline rhythm patterns.
• Differentiates life threatening changes from "slow evolving" changes.
• Appropriately notifies/pages charge nurse or designate of witnessed changes.
• Documents changes for review RN (i.e., saves, times, strips).
• Sets and checks alarm system.
• Maintains ongoing documentation of monitor pattern during procedures/Code Blue as requested/necessary.
• Keeps an updated record of patients’ rhythms.
• Gives report to relief watcher.
• Handles incoming and external telephone calls.
• Collaborates intra- and interdepartmentally to meet patient's needs.
• Handles patient information in a confidential manner.
• Demonstrates effective communication with patients and families by listening, providing support and making referral to appropriate sources of help, if needed.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others.
• Responds to conflict effectively in an open, constructive manner.
• Effectively utilizes channels of communication according to organization structure.
• Assists in orienting new personnel.
• Identifies own learning needs and collaborates with manager in planning to meet them.
• Enters and retrieves patient information in data entry systems.
• Maintains accurate statistics.
• Affords assistance in performance improvement activities such as data collection and reporting and chart retrieval.
• Maintains and processes completed patient charts.
• Orders department supplies.
• Attends Department Meetings.
• Performs other duties that assist in the smooth performance of the department.

Requirements

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated): BLS within 30 days of hire

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma

Skills

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Pay

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Schedule

Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders