Unit Secretary, Cardiac Telemetry

Unit Secretary, Cardiac TelemetryReq #:0000164598Category:Clerical / Administrative SupportStatus:Per DiemShift:EveningFacility:Trinitas Regional Medical CenterDepartment:Cardiac Telemetry 2300/2WLocation:WILLIAMSON STREET, 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202Job Overview:The Cardiac Unit is a 38-bed unit. This team-oriented unit provides a wide variety of medical-surgical and diagnostic services to a diverse cardiac population, i.e. congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, respiratory compromise and arrhythmia.Qualifications:Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Some experience such at doctor's office work or work related to customer service experience

Preferred:

Some knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

Work as needed including 1 holiday summer and winter (Christmas or New Year)

Per Diem

Essential Functions:

Refers questions regarding patient status to appropriate persons.

Communicates any schedule changes to the Nurse Manager and Director of Anesthesia

Answers the telephone and refers calls to appropriate persons.

Takes and relays messages accurately

Answers the intercom and relays messages accurately to appropriate persons

Prepares the final schedule in advance and assigns cases to the appropriate room considering special equipment requirements.

Updates computer data with new or additional information.

Coordinates pre-admission testing by scheduling ordered diagnostic tests and required lab work

Assumes secretarial responsibilities as needed

Responds in a timely manner to all offices and schedule inquiries

Enters all lab and transmittal orders needed for the department.

Order all paper and office supplies via hospital's designated company for the department

Manages daily screening and PPE protocol for all personnel who enter into the restricted area.h

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