Secretary / Tech - Emergency Department - Full Time

Hamilton Medical Center

Dalton, Georgia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Administrative Skills, Cardiac Monitoring, Diversity, Emergency Care, Flexible Spending Accounts, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Hearing Impairment, Hospital, Insurance, Manual Dexterity, Medical Terminology, Nursing Credentials, Order Processing, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Registered Nurse (RN), Training Program, Typing
LOCATION
Dalton, Georgia
POSTED
3 days ago

Who We Are

At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.


Our Legacy

Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.

 

Our Values

Our core values—Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.


Your Career With Us

Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.


Excellence. Every person. Every time.





JOB SUMMARY


Provides general clerical support to the Emergency Care Department including receptionist duties, order entry, making necessary arrangements for in-house admission of Emergency Care Department patients, and coordination of Emergency Care Department communications with other hospital departments and transfers to other facilities. Monitors cardiac monitoring systems of patients in the Emergency Care Department or Chest Pain Center. Assists licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse and within the scope of defined practice.



JOB QUALIFICATIONS


 Education: High school graduate or certified equivalent.


 Licensure: BLS CPR required.


Experience: Prior experience in same or similar position is desirable.  Background in medical related

field preferred.

Monitor Technician training program, or equivalent, and ACC Specialist training preferred


 Skills: Basic typing and comprehension of medical terminology preferred.  Ability to recognize a

change in cardiac rhythms preferred.


PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS


Works in the Emergency Care Department setting with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients who are experiencing a wide range of acute and often stressful medical and/or surgical problems.  Required to work posted schedule including weekends.  Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.  Requires working under stressful conditions.


Full-Time Benefits

  • 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Employee wellness program
  • Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
  • Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • ICHRA for health insurance
  • Paid Annual Leave (Time off)
  • Vision insurance

About the Company

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Hamilton Medical Center