Unit Assistant Full Time & PRN (As Needed)
About The Position
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights: Summary: This position is responsible for the efficient operation of the health care unit through demonstration of consistent organizational and communication skills. This position assists RN's, LPN's, PCT's and Physicians in the patient care process. The Unit Assistant assists the nursing staff in monitoring the heart rhythms of patients on telemetry. The ability to interpret dysrhythmias and respond quickly and appropriately in the notification of nursing staff is essential. Some record keeping and posting of rhythm strips may be required.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of EKG rhythm education course required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior training in EKG rhythm strip interpretation preferred.
- One year of clerical experience preferred.
- Previous Hospital experience preferred.
- Medical terminology training preferred.
Responsibilities
- efficient operation of the health care unit through demonstration of consistent organizational and communication skills
- assists RN's, LPN's, PCT's and Physicians in the patient care process
- assists the nursing staff in monitoring the heart rhythms of patients on telemetry
- interpret dysrhythmias and respond quickly and appropriately in the notification of nursing staff
- record keeping and posting of rhythm strips
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
