Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsThe Cardiac Unit Secretary reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager and functions as a Receptionist as well as performs a variety of clerical support and other duties to assist the nursing staff in carrying out daily patient care activities Responsible for monitoring cardiac monitoring systems Prepares and maintains patient medical records Transcribes and expedites physician ordersCOMPETENCIESmiddot Must have previous knowledge of medical terminology and be able to read and communicate effectively using the English languagemiddot Basic windows based software program computer familiarity is required utilizing primarily Meditech for entering ordersESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timeJob Specific Competency Meets greets and directs all patients families visitors and health care team members Provides accurate and appropriate information Prepares medical records for new admissions and discharged patients Maintains accurate medical record during patient stay Transcribes physician orders in a timely manner Enters orders in the computer system Prioritizes orders by identifying those with timed or immediate action Notifies appropriate nursing staff or department Responds appropriately and timely to patient requests including prompt acknowledgement to patient call bell Demonstrates an ability to float to different patient care units and function effectively in different situations Demonstrates an ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations Performs other duties as assigned to promote efficient functioning of the unit Answers telephoneintercom in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnelfamily Orders supplies processes work orders enters charges and performs other coordinating activities to maintain unit operations Demonstrates competency in interpreting dysrhythmias Runs and posts rhythm strips at the specified times Communicates information about dysrhythmias to the appropriate nurse in a timely fashion Maintains logs pertaining to telemetryQualifications ExternalWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsThe Cardiac Unit Secretary reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager and functions as a Receptionist as well as performs a variety of clerical support and other duties to assist the nursing staff in carrying out daily patient care activities Responsible for monitoring cardiac monitoring systems Prepares and maintains patient medical records Transcribes and expedites physician ordersCOMPETENCIESmiddot Must have previous knowledge of medical terminology and be able to read and communicate effectively using the English languagemiddot Basic windows based software program computer familiarity is required utilizing primarily Meditech for entering ordersESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timeJob Specific Competency Meets greets and directs all patients families visitors and health care team members Provides accurate and appropriate information Prepares medical records for new admissions and discharged patients Maintains accurate medical record during patient stay Transcribes physician orders in a timely manner Enters orders in the computer system Prioritizes orders by identifying those with timed or immediate action Notifies appropriate nursing staff or department Responds appropriately and timely to patient requests including prompt acknowledgement to patient call bell Demonstrates an ability to float to different patient care units and function effectively in different situations Demonstrates an ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations Performs other duties as assigned to promote efficient functioning of the unit Answers telephoneintercom in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnelfamily Orders supplies processes work orders enters charges and performs other coordinating activities to maintain unit operations Demonstrates competency in interpreting dysrhythmias Runs and posts rhythm strips at the specified times Communicates information about dysrhythmias to the appropriate nurse in a timely fashion Maintains logs pertaining to telemetryQualifications ExternalEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONmiddot This position requires a minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent middot Will be required to pass the ECHN arrhythmia course or challenge exam during the new employee introductory orientation periodWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONmiddot This position requires a minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent middot Will be required to pass the ECHN arrhythmia course or challenge exam during the new employee introductory orientation periodWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment