Health Unit Coordinator - Monitor Tech - Blood Cancer Unit - The Jewish Hospital
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
