Health Unit Assistant/Monitor Tech- Cardiac; 0.5 FTE; Day/PM shifts
About The Position
The Health Unit Assistant (HUA) provides administrative and clerical support to help ensure smooth healthcare-unit operations. The HUA serves as a central point of contact for staff, patients, families, and other departments, supporting administrative functions, patient flow, and unit activities. The role requires 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. The position is 0.5 FTE, with rotating day and PM shifts in eight-hour blocks and every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. The employee must be available during the first week of employment for HUC orientation, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Cardiac rhythm interpretation classes are integrated into orientation, and rhythm interpretation competency must be successfully completed within the initial 90-day orientation. The employee must demonstrate competency in both roles before the 90-day probation period ends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Complete two four-hour cardiac rhythm interpretation classes during orientation and successfully complete a rhythm interpretation competency within the initial 90-day orientation.
- 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, 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; helpful but not necessary.
- 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 through accurate interpretation.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401K matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short- and long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
