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CNA/Telemetry Tech/Nursing Unit Secretary

Common Spirit Health, Durango, CO, United States


CNA/Telemetry Tech/Nursing Unit Secretary

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.
The posted compensation range of $18.00 - $26.52/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
As a crucial member of the patient care team, the CNA-Telemetry Tech-Nursing Unit Secretary role will provide direct and indirect nursing care under the direction of a RN and in accordance with policies and procedures. While in this position you will:
Continually monitors patients on telemetry by interpreting and recording ECG rhythms and reporting pertinent changes to appropriate personnel
Be responsible for accuracy of reports and error reconciliation, including troubleshooting equipment problems and communicates needs to leader.
Assist the healthcare team in coordinating, prioritizing and communicating patient, physician and staff needs.
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified CNA-Tele Tech-Nursing Unit Secretary candidates will need the following:
High School Diploma or GED, required
Six months previous CNA experience, required
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Basic computer skills
Previous telemetry experience, preferred
Previous nursing unit secretary or medical office experience, preferred
Graduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program, preferred
Once hired, successful Completion of ECG Exam will be required annually
Current state CNA license for applicable state of employment
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred
Physical Requirements-Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.