Registered Nurse- Cardiac ICU

Job Title: TRANSCRIPTIONIST EKGnDepartment: CARDIOVASCULAR nJOB SUMMARY nPerforms general secretarial work requiring knowledge of medical terminology, using a transcribing machine for finding of all cardiology procedures as well as other correspondence and duties required by the Director of Cardiovascular and the Cardiologists. Types all EKGs and reports for Vascular, Cardiac Rehab, and Pulmonary in a timely manner and can perform the duties of the full time secretary in her absence. nJOB DUTIES n1. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES n- Accurate transcription of dictated material. - Prepares periodic reports as directed. - Distributes reports to charts, physicians, files and EKG jackets. - Receives and relays all incoming calls, taking and delivering messages. - Answers inquiries in accordance with department policies regarding the divulgence of information. - Schedules appointments for the Cardiology Department and cardiologist. - Attends department and hospital in-services. nJOB REQUIREMENTS n1. KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING n- High school or commercial school graduation with courses in typing and English. - Medical terminology, rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation are necessary. - One year of secretarial experience desirable. - Good oral and written communication skills. n2. AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY n- Personal protective equipment is required; such as gloves. - Must adhere to established hospital and Cardiovascular department policies, rules and regulations. - Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients. - Receives and follows oral and written instructions from the physicians. - Reporting Relationship: Director of Cardiovascular Department n3. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS n- Successful completion of pre-placement - Involves fine finger movements. - Ability to grip and handle items. - Ability to read, write and communicate physical exam. effectively. - Requires the ability to see and hear at a level sufficient to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. - Ability to speak clearly and distinctly. - Involves extended periods of sitting, standing and walking. - Involves working in a congested area. - Ability to work alone or independently, in a group setting. - Ability to handle stress in emergencies. nBEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE nThe mission of Beloit Memorial Hospital requires the employee to perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services at an economic value and at the highest level of patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. nThe above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.