Job Description

Description

A Brief Overview

Provides direct care to patients of all ages including monitoring patients cardiac rhythm via telemetry. In addition performs clerical duties including answering the phone as needed. Helps to maintain department operations by ordering and stocking of supplies, handling of linen and transportation of patients.

What You Will Do

Monitors patient cardiac rhythms via telemetry Provides direct care, individualized to the patient's age, and/or disabilities, under the direction of licensed professional personnel Provides age appropriate care Performs clerical duties Demonstrates decision making ability and organizational skills Communicates effectively Maintains patient care area in organized and hazard free state Adheres to organizational policy and procedures

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

Must pass telemetry/basic EKG dysrhythmia recognition skills (Required within 6 Months)

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently 50 lbs Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing Frequently 50 lbs Pulling Frequently 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

* 10%