Surgical Services - CNA-Unit Secretary

Qualifications

Education/Certification: High school graduate or equivalent.  Successful completion of Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program preferred. Current BLS certification and renewal as required.  

Experience: Medical background and terminology preferred.  

Equipment/Technology: Basic computer experience required.  

Language/Communication: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.  

Mathematical Skills: Basic  

Mental Capabilities: Can concentrate for long periods of time in order to complete assigned tasks. Can understand input from the supervisor and/or manager concerning errors and instructions. Will need a better than average attention span in order to listen, read and remember verbal and written instructions. 

Interpersonal: Works well with others.  

Performance: Must be able to handle conflict issues with both patients and staff. Can work well under pressure.

Physical Demands

For the minimum physical demands required to complete the essential functions for this position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see the duties and responsibilities below.

Duties and Responsibilities

Surgical Services The Pre-op Ward Clerk / Unit Secretary

1. Answers phones, transfers calls, handles requests and takes messages. 
2. Makes phone calls to patients when arrival times are changed.  
3. Will keep Charge nurse updated with calls as needed.  
4. Handles Surgical Schedules:
   • Prints copies of the surgery schedule  
   • Update schedules daily  
5. Is responsible for patient charts for final review by Charge Nurse:  
   • Inserts paperwork, lab reports, EKG’s, history & physicals, and physician orders.  
6. Follows up on reports from the lab by verifying a copy is located in the chart and  requests copies as needed.  
7. Retrieve old records in computer and file in chart.  
8. Data entry, sort papers from fax and file appropriately.  
9. Maintains extra forms in file drawers.  
10. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.  
11. Maintains regulatory requirements and patient confidentiality at all times. 

The CNA assigned to PACU I

1. Assists in admitting patients to the PACU I area.  
2. Attaches monitors and SCDs. 
3. Empties and records foleys and drains.  
4. Applies warm blankets and ice packs to patients.  
5. Performs blood draws and blood sugar checks.  
6. Retrieves PCU pump and tubing.  
7. Transfers patient from PACU II to the post-surgical department

The CNA assigned to PACU II

1. Assists patients to the bathroom and helps patients in getting dressed. 
2. Transports patients to their car. 

The CNA’s Ward Clerk Duties

1. Performs a chart audit for all patient charges.  
2. Maintains PACU forms, files and supplies.  
3. Fax physician orders.  
4. Call in doctor appointments for patients.  
5. Stock the following items:  
   • Carts, shelves and supplies  
   • Dietary items  
   • Oxygen tanks  
6. Is responsible for gurney and bed control.  
7. Is fully knowledgeable of policies and procedures of Idaho Falls Community Hospital. 
8. Performs other related duties incidental to work described herein. 

For a more detailed description of the physical demands and the work environment for our Surgical Services CNA-Unit Secretary position, please review this PDF.