Health Unit Coord/Monitor Tech- Cardiac; 0.8 FTE; Day/PM shifts

About the role

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) coordinates communication between nursing staff, physicians, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families relating to patient care. HUC facilitates unit operations through knowing and communicating information, managing the desk area, facilitating the use of technology, monitoring and communicating bed status, and coordinating downtime procedures. The HUC utilizes Epic to facilitate patient care orders and serves as an Epic resource to physicians and the nursing staff.

The primary function of the Monitor Tech (MT) is continual observation and recognition of normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms. This is accomplished through accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and continuous monitoring of cardiac rhythms via monitors.

Responsibilities

The role involves coordinating communication, facilitating unit operations, and monitoring cardiac rhythms. The HUC and MT work together to deliver exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two, four hour classes on cardiac rhythm interpretation will be integrated during the orientation period
• A rhythm interpretation competency needs to be successfully completed within the initial 90 day orientation
• Keyboard skills required
• Principles of effective communication
• Knowledge of data entry system
• Effective organizational skills and time management
• Must be able to complete orientation and demonstrate competency in both roles prior to the completion of the 90 day probation period

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in acute care setting
• Prior experience as Health Unit Coordinator or Monitor Technician, helpful but not necessary
• Medical Terminology
• Must be available the first week of employment for HUC orientation that takes place Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Benefits

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. This includes paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, and an employee recognition program. We also offer dental, health, and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability, and more. Additionally, we provide tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

Pay

Compensation: $18.48+ per hour

Schedule

Shift: Rotate Days and PMs, 8 hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation. Hours Per Week: 32