Health Unit Assistant/Monitor Tech- Cardiac; 0.6 FTE; Night shifts
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, and assists with 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 primary function of the Monitor Tech (MT) is to continuously observe and recognize normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms by accurately interpreting and monitoring cardiac rhythms through monitors. The employee must complete orientation and demonstrate competency in both roles before the end of the 90-day probation period. The schedule is overnight, with eight-hour shifts starting at 11:00 p.m., and every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. The employee must also be available during the first week of employment for HUC orientation, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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.
- Keyboard skills.
- Knowledge of principles of effective communication.
- Knowledge of a data entry system.
- Effective organizational skills and time management.
- Must be available during the first week of employment for HUC orientation, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 to ensure smooth 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 before the end of the 90-day probation period.
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
