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Position Summary: The Monitor Technician/Clinical Secretary continually monitors cardiac rhythms on a specific unit, identifies and

interprets changes in rhythms and acts appropriately. Performs clerical duties on a nursing unit, answers the telephone, relays messages, and acts as a receptionist receiving and directing visitors and ambulatory patients.

Education: High School graduate required

Successful completion of Medical Terminology Or may substitute 2 years previous specific work experience with medical terminology for the Medical Terminology course certification.   (Example: HIM Tech, Paralegal, Medical Biller, Medical Secretary, Patient Access Representative)

Successful completion of Monitor Tech course with a passing score on the examination required

Experience/Qualifications: MT/Clerical experience preferred

Special Skills: Works with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers.

Physical Requirements: Light Physical Agility Test (PAT) Rating

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; frequently to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert up to 15 pounds of force occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

May be exposed to infectious specimens, diseases, and soiled laundry, however, potential for personal harm or injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions are followed.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.