Health Unit Coordinator/Monitor Tech

Kootenai Health • Coeur d'Alene, ID

5d

About The Position

Performs advanced clerical duties involving the preparation, maintenance, and processing of patient, unit, and hospital data and records, including operating patient care information systems. Assists with basic patient care activities and provides administrative and clerical support to an assigned clinical area. Monitors cardiac rhythms through a centralized monitoring system, recognizes irregular rhythms and changes, checks monitor function, promptly communicates arrhythmias or alarms to the unit, primary RN, and/or provider, and documents staff notifications in the EMR. In CCU, ICU, and PCU, provides continual surveillance of cardiac rhythms for monitored patients. Maintains patient records and provides secretarial support to employees on the assigned nursing unit. Works under immediate supervision using instructions and established guidelines, and performs other related duties as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function; the employee must be competent to meet the age-specific needs of the assigned unit.

Kootenai Health describes itself as a healthcare organization serving northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest, recognized for workplace and nursing excellence. It offers eligible employees a range of health and wellness benefits, professional growth support, retirement plans, and other employee programs.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a Health Unit Coordinator, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Complete a Basic EKG/Arrhythmia course within three months.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to maintain sitting and standing positions.
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac arrhythmias via the centralized monitoring system.
• Examine heartbeat patterns on electrocardiograph monitors, noting irregular rhythms and changes in heartbeat.
• Ensure monitors are functioning properly and escalate concerns as they occur.
• Promptly notify the unit, primary RN, and/or provider when arrhythmias or alarms occur, and document staff notification in the EMR.
• Provide continual surveillance of cardiac rhythms for monitored patients in CCU, ICU, and PCU.
• Provide secretarial support for employees within the assigned nursing unit.
• Maintain and update patient records for the assigned unit.
• Assist with basic patient care activities and administrative and clerical duties in support of the assigned clinical area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and meet the age-specific needs of the assigned unit.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer-paid options for eligible full-time employees and affordable plans for part-time staff; benefits begin on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance; telemedicine and wellbeing resources are available to all employees.
• Tuition assistance after 90 days.
• Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%.
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials.
• Award-winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps.
• PerkSpot discounts across more than 25 categories.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed