Unit Coordinator and Monitor Technician - Neuro Stepdown

About the role

The 12ABD Neuroscience Intermediate Care unit at Good Samaritan Hospital is dedicated to providing specialized care for patients with neurological conditions. Our team cares for patients with a wide range of neuro-related diagnoses, including those recovering from anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), lumbar laminectomies, strokes, head injuries, and spinal cord injuries. We also manage patients following ENT surgeries and those transitioning from the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU).

Responsibilities

• Maintains proficient knowledge of computer applications specific to unit/job (i.e. maintaining census, accurate scanning of documents).
• Is knowledgeable of the function/operation of equipment specific to the role on the unit.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with internal and external customers (i.e. staff, patients, families, other departments, etc.).
• Relays accurate and complete information. Maintains confidentiality.
• Takes an active role in maintaining patient satisfaction (i.e. way-finding, quick response to call lights and phones, etc.).
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately respond to and prioritize work.
• Removes medications from the tube system and places in appropriate locked cabinet.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations (i.e. Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, fire, Special Alert).
• Demonstrates knowledge/use of emergency systems, policies and procedures.
• Performs computer down time procedures according to unit/TriHealth guidelines.
• Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes. Supports organizational and unit changes.
• Identifies areas for self-improvement. Acknowledges need for self-growth and accountability.
• Accurately observes and interprets the central cardiac monitors.
• Aware of the location of all monitored patients during the shift.
• Maintains the cardiac monitor log with strips, intervals and interpretations at designated times as well as prn.
• Recognizes emergency rhythms and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Notifies the RN in accepted timeframe of changes in the patient rhythm or if arrhythmia occurs.
• Documents any change per unit standard.
• Maintains alarms at all times, and immediately reviews alarms and makes cardiac monitoring the first priority.
• Notifies appropriate nursing personnel or clinical engineering of any problems not resolved by unit trouble shooting.
• Maintains equipment, logs and telemetry supplies per unit protocol.

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED.
• Successful completion of basic cardiology course, including 40 hours of clinical orientation.
• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Qualifications

• May perform non-direct patient care activities as assigned, requested, or directed including but not limited to stocking and clerical activities.

Skills

• Proficient knowledge of computer applications specific to unit/job.
• Knowledgeable of the function/operation of equipment specific to the role on the unit.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Knowledge of emergency systems, policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain alarms and review them promptly.
• Ability to recognize emergency rhythms and notify appropriate personnel.
• Ability to document changes accurately.
• Ability to maintain equipment and supplies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive shift differentials with the potential to earn up to an additional $3.75 per hour, based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines.

Pay

Competitive shift differentials with the potential to earn up to an additional $3.75 per hour, based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines.

Schedule

Part-Time (48 hours bi-weekly) Night shift from 6:30PM – 7AM Weekend and holiday rotation.