Health Unit Coordinator - Monitor Tech - Blood Cancer Unit - The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Deer Park, OH

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities. The Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech is responsible for watching the cardiac monitors, coordinating communications, performing unit-receptionist activities, and accountable for routine clerical activities on a nursing unit. The Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech is responsible for directing the flow of information between nursing and medical staff, patient and family, and healthcare team and support services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• BLS within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Constantly observes and accurately interprets cardiac monitors.
• Systematically scans and interprets screens.
• Identifies and reports changes in baseline rhythm patterns.
• Differentiates life threatening changes from “slow evolving” changes.
• Appropriately notifies/pages charge nurse or designate of witnessed changes.
• Documents changes for review RN (i.e., saves, times, strips).
• Sets and checks alarm system.
• Maintains ongoing documentation of monitor pattern during procedures/Code Blue as requested/necessary.
• Keeps an updated record of patients’ rhythms Gives report to relief watcher.
• Handles incoming and external telephone calls.
• Coordinates communication between physicians, shift lead, staff and ancillary departments.
• Provides friendly assistance to patient's family and visitors.
• Communicates in a constructive and positive manner.
• Collaborates intra- and interdepartmentally to meet patient's needs.
• Handles patient information in a confidential manner.
• Demonstrates effective communication with patients and families by listening, providing support and making referral to appropriate sources of help, if needed.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others.
• Responds to conflict effectively in an open, constructive manner.
• Effectively utilizes channels of communication according to organization structure.
• Assists in orienting new personnel.
• Identifies own learning needs and collaborates with manager in planning to meet them.
• Enters and retrieves patient information in data entry systems.
• Maintains accurate statistics.
• Assists in performance improvement activities such as data collection and reporting and chart retrieval.
• Maintains and processes completed patient charts.
• Orders department supplies.
• Attends Department Meetings.
• Performs other duties that assist in the smooth performance of the department.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees