This is a Full-time day position (8am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday).  

One of Kansas City's best-kept secrets, St. Mary's Medical Center offers patients the best of both worlds: a warm, caring environment close to home, along with the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities. St. Mary's Medical Center is a faith-based, 146-bed acute care hospital offering a wide range of services, including 24-hour Emergency Department, Joint and Spine Institute, Surgical Services, and outpatient services. For more than 30 years, St. Mary's Medical Center has provided Blue Springs and Eastern Jackson County residents with high-quality, compassionate care. 

Benefits Statement

We offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
• Substantial PTO
• Continuing Educational Opportunities
• Collaborative work teams & cohorts
• 401k
• …and much more!

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The Department Secretary & EKG Technician will serve as a critical support link within the Radiology Department, encompassing dual responsibilities of administrative support and technical execution of electrocardiograms (EKG/ECG). This hybrid position requires an organized and detail-oriented professional capable of balancing clerical duties with patient care responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support: Manage daily administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, and maintaining department records.
• Communication: Serve as the first point of contact for patients and visitors, ensuring a friendly and professional atmosphere.
• Document Handling: Prepare, file, and retrieve documents, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy of patient information.
• Coordination: Assist the radiology team with coordinating meetings and facilitating internal communications.
• Conduct EKG Tests: Perform EKG/ECG tests (Electrocardiography or Cardiac Monitoring), prepare patients, and ensure accurate electrode placement. 
• Patient Interaction: Communicate effectively with patients, explaining procedures and addressing any concerns.

This role requires a compassionate individual with a strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail. If you are looking for a dynamic position that blends administrative prowess with hands-on patient care, we encourage you to apply.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Graduate or equivalent required.

2. Three to five years secretarial experience preferred.

3. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

4. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.

5. Current BLS (AHA or ARC) certification upon hire and maintain current

6. Successful EKG course certificate of completion preferred

7. Experience in assisting physician with Stress Testing preferred