Ashtabula Regional Medical Center
Monitor Clerk/Unit Clerk, Cross Training
Ashtabula Regional Medical Center - Ashtabula, Ohio, United States, 44004
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Cross Training opportunity for internal applicants
General Summary
The Monitor Clerk/Unit Clerk is responsible for both clerical and receptionist duties as well as office supply procurement. Additionally, the Monitor Clerk/Unit Clerk is responsible for observation of all telemetry units, ICU monitors, and bedside assistance as needed.
Duties include: Functions as key communicator and information agent for the unit and maintains the information flow. Monitors/maintains desk equipment. Complete special lists, logs, reports, and statistics as appropriate to the unit. Inventories/orders supplies as directed. Operate a multi-line phone system. Transfers and discharges patients promptly upon departure from the unit. Maintains printer and fax machine. Enters and updates patient information. Manages and performs clerical tasks such as updating daily orders, faxes/tubes all orders to the pharmacy. Assembles admission/discharge charts according to standard, performs patient admission/transfer/death procedures, transcribes physician orders carrying out proper procedures for scheduling and consults, files patient data, and adheres EKG strips to appropriate mounting sheet and file. Observes EKG monitors in accordance with department procedures. Admits floor patients to telemetry and sets up the screen appropriately. Answers call system in a timely manner and identifies the need of patient to report to the appropriate caregiver. Keeps patient areas neat and uncluttered. Cleans and defrosts refrigerators as needed. Monitors inventory supplies and linen. Assist at bedside as needed. Notifies RN of any pertinent physical, psychosocial, or emotional findings. Demonstrates a positive response in the workplace. Interacts with patients, visitors, and all personnel in a courteous/helpful manner. Assists in assuring safety measures are in place for patients. All other duties as assigned.
General Summary
The Monitor Clerk/Unit Clerk is responsible for both clerical and receptionist duties as well as office supply procurement. Additionally, the Monitor Clerk/Unit Clerk is responsible for observation of all telemetry units, ICU monitors, and bedside assistance as needed.
Duties include: Functions as key communicator and information agent for the unit and maintains the information flow. Monitors/maintains desk equipment. Complete special lists, logs, reports, and statistics as appropriate to the unit. Inventories/orders supplies as directed. Operate a multi-line phone system. Transfers and discharges patients promptly upon departure from the unit. Maintains printer and fax machine. Enters and updates patient information. Manages and performs clerical tasks such as updating daily orders, faxes/tubes all orders to the pharmacy. Assembles admission/discharge charts according to standard, performs patient admission/transfer/death procedures, transcribes physician orders carrying out proper procedures for scheduling and consults, files patient data, and adheres EKG strips to appropriate mounting sheet and file. Observes EKG monitors in accordance with department procedures. Admits floor patients to telemetry and sets up the screen appropriately. Answers call system in a timely manner and identifies the need of patient to report to the appropriate caregiver. Keeps patient areas neat and uncluttered. Cleans and defrosts refrigerators as needed. Monitors inventory supplies and linen. Assist at bedside as needed. Notifies RN of any pertinent physical, psychosocial, or emotional findings. Demonstrates a positive response in the workplace. Interacts with patients, visitors, and all personnel in a courteous/helpful manner. Assists in assuring safety measures are in place for patients. All other duties as assigned.