HUC/Monitor Tech

About the role

Performs Monitor Technician duties and monitors patient’s cardiac rhythms under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Performs Health Unit Coordinator duties including medical record maintenance, order processing, typing, and/or word processing, and materials management functions on the nursing unit. Assists visitors, nursing staff, and members of the health care team. Assists in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Completes all other work related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Assists visitors, nursing staff, and members of the health care team. Assists in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.

Requirements

• Ability to use multi-line telephone
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Possesses basic computer knowledge and knowledge of medical terminology
• Organizational, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Flexible and able to work independently with minimal supervision and thrive on change
• Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone and/or in person, often in stressful situations in a courteous manner
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of patient medical records and clinical documents
• Skill in the use of Hospital computer systems related to ADT order entry, requisitions, lab inquiries and other computerized processes and related software/hardware applications
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and operations
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment ordering and inventory control
• Clerical, word processing and office skills
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills
• Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a nursing assistant and monitor tech
• Ability to detect abnormal cardiac monitor tracings for adult and pediatric patients

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of the UMC dysrhythmia course within 6 months of being in the position required
• Completion of the UMC HUC training program within 6 months of being in the position

Skills

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Work Experience

Health Unit Coordinator or Monitor Tech experience in a hospital setting preferred.

License/Registration/Certification

• Current CPR training required
• National Health Unit Coordinator certification preferred