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SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the head nurse or delegate, assists in the planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring at Nursing Station/Cardiac Monitoring Area by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area. With proper training will document cardiac rhythms on all cardiac/telemetry patients.

Canton-Potsdam Hospital is a warm and caring not-for-profit community healthcare facility that's certified for 94 beds. Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare services to the community. Within our welcoming walls, you'll find a wide array of core programs in emergency medicine, acute care, hospitalist medicine, and critical care. But that's just the beginning. We're not just a hospital; we're a beacon of health and wellness in the North Country. We proudly offer outpatient health services in Brasher Falls, Canton, Colton, Gouverneur, Massena, Norfolk, and Potsdam, NY.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Canton-Potsdam Hospital

DEPARTMENT: ICU

SCHEDULE: 12hr Shifts; 7a-7p with required ability to work two weekends out of a four-week schedule

ATTRIBUTES

Required: National EKG technician certification exam, the AHA Cardiac Arrhythmia Recognition course, and/or the completion of the St. Lawrence Health Cardiac Arrhythmia Course

Required: High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred: One year of clerical work or college education in the business field

Preferred: Medical terminology

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring all cardiac rhythms for each patient in CCU as well all medical/surgical patients.

Alerting the charge nurse as well as medical/surgical floor staff of potential cardiac irregularities in a timely manner.

Performs various clerical duties related to the updating and organizing of information on the nursing units.

Establishes & maintains the patient record on the unit.

Answers the telephone in a professional manner and directs calls to appropriate individuals and/or takes messages

Stock units with office supplies; prepares requisitions to maintain established inventories. Faxes and photocopies information as needed.

Obtains supplies as requested by the nursing staff.

Records information, such as physicians' orders and instructions, dietary requirements, and medication information, on patient charts and medical records, as needed.

Adheres to HIPAA guidelines by accessing PHI in accordance with departmental assignment

Welcomes visitors, answers inquiries, gives directions and refers inquiries to nursing and physician staff as needed.

Occasionally assisting staff with lifting of patients

Provides support and necessary information to nurses, providers, offices, etc.

Arranges discharges/ transfers by notifying patient transport services.

Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations and adhering to Infection Prevention Policies

Assists with other duties as needed.

UNION:

1199 - Service Maintenance and Clerical (CPH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$17.83 - $27.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.