ICU Day Shift HUC

Yale New Haven Health • New London, CT

2d

About The Position

The HUC coordinates patient care activities and is responsible for transcribing physician orders and completing related activities. The role communicates information to various levels and supports the smooth operation of the ICU unit while following YNHHS values of integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion.

The HUC prioritizes activities, supports communication during emergencies, coordinates testing and procedures, maintains patient records, assists with transfers and discharges, orders supplies, tracks unit census and activities, and contributes to customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development expectations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Related work experience is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, and an understanding of medications.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize activities.
• Assist others in obtaining and sharing pertinent information; notify the appropriate RN or department of STAT orders; and coordinate desk communications during codes or other emergencies.
• Understand protocol requirements and sequencing for laboratory tests, radiology procedures, operating-room procedures, and associated checklists, including consent forms; serve as a unit resource regarding lab and X-ray procedures.
• Accurately transcribe physician orders into the computer, Kardex, or requisitions.
• Schedule patients for special tests with appropriate departments and relay pertinent information.
• Maintain patient medical records, including dating and recording TPR sheets, recording 24-hour intake and output on graphic sheets as requested, stocking and thinning charts, preparing intake and output sheets, and organizing discharge records.
• Coordinate documentation for interdepartmental transfers and discharges to other facilities; check preoperative charts for completed consent forms and tests, notify the RN of missing information as able, and change charts for pending surgery or diagnostic tests.
• Order unit supplies from Central Service or the stockroom as needed and enter appropriate charges.
• Maintain and communicate an accurate unit census count.
• Assist with data collection, quality assurance, and statistical tracking of unit activities; maintain appropriate logbooks.
• Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth department or unit operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED