PM shifts

UnityPoint Health•Madison, WI

About The Position

The Health Unit Assistant (HUA) provides administrative and clerical support to help ensure smooth operations within a healthcare unit. The role serves as a central point of contact for staff, patients, families, and other departments, supporting administrative functions, patient flow, and unit activities. It requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The Monitor Tech (MT) continually observes cardiac rhythms and recognizes normal and abnormal rhythms through accurate interpretation and continuous monitoring via monitors. The employee must complete orientation and demonstrate competency in both roles within the 90-day probation period. This is a 0.5 FTE position with rotating day and PM shifts, working eight-hour shifts and every-other-weekend and holiday rotations. The employee must be available during the first week of employment for HUC orientation, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete two four-hour classes on cardiac rhythm interpretation during orientation.
Successfully complete a rhythm interpretation competency within the initial 90-day orientation period.
Keyboard skills.
Knowledge of principles of effective communication.
Knowledge of a data entry system.
Effective organizational skills and time management.
Complete orientation and demonstrate competency in both roles before the end of the 90-day probation period.
Available during the first week of employment for HUC orientation, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in an acute care setting.
Prior experience as a Health Unit Coordinator or Monitor Technician.
Medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and clerical support for healthcare unit operations.
Serve as a central point of contact for staff, patients, families, and other departments.
Assist with administrative functions, patient flow, and unit activities.
Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize normal and abnormal rhythms.
Accurately interpret cardiac rhythms.
Complete orientation and demonstrate competency in both the Health Unit Assistant and Monitor Tech roles within the 90-day probation period.