Unit Coordinator and Monitor Watcher Technician

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The 15AB unit at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital specializes in providing comprehensive care for patients undergoing vascular, plastic, and general surgical procedures. Our experienced team cares for patients recovering from a wide range of surgeries, including abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair, carotid endarterectomy, femoral-popliteal bypass, abdominal surgeries, and fasciotomies. Additionally, we support patients undergoing reconstructive procedures such as TRAM flap surgeries, mastectomies with reconstruction, and mammoplasty reductions. In addition to our surgical focus, the 15AB unit also provides care for various medical patients requiring close monitoring. We are equipped with telemetry monitoring to track cardiac rhythms and manage cardiac drips, ensuring our patients receive the highest level of care during their stay. Our unit is designed to offer a supportive environment for both patients and staff, with a focus on collaboration and ongoing education. Whether you are an experienced nurse or a new graduate, the 15AB unit provides opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic and specialized healthcare setting.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED
Successful completion of basic cardiology course, including 40 hours of clinical orientation
Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree

Responsibilities

Performs clerical duties.
Maintains skills necessary to observe and interpret central cardiac monitors.
Communicates information through various telecommunication devices.
Assists in coordinating patient flow.
Maintains proficient knowledge of computer applications specific to unit/job (i.e. maintaining census, accurate scanning of documents).
Is knowledgeable of the function/operation of equipment specific to the role on the unit.
Communicates appropriately and effectively with internal and external customers (i.e. staff, patients, families, other departments, etc.).
Relays accurate and complete information.
Maintains confidentiality.
Takes an active role in maintaining patient satisfaction (i.e. way-finding, quick response to call lights and phones, etc.).
Demonstrates ability to appropriately respond to and prioritize work.
Removes medications from the tube system and places in appropriate locked cabinet.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations (i.e. Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, fire, Special Alert).
Demonstrates knowledge/use of emergency systems, policies and procedures.
Performs computer down time procedures according to unit/TriHealth guidelines.
Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes.
Supports organizational and unit changes.
Acknowledges need for self growth and accountability.
Identifies areas for self improvement.
Accurately observes and interprets the central cardiac monitors.
Is aware of the location of all monitored patients during the shift.
Accurately maintains the cardiac monitor log with strips, intervals and interpretations at designated times as well as prn.
Recognizes emergency rhythms and notifies appropriate personnel.
Notifies the RN in accepted timeframe of changes in the patient rhythm or if arrhythmia occurs.
Documents any change per unit standard.
Maintains alarms at all times, and immediately reviews alarms and makes cardiac monitoring the first priority.
Notifies appropriate nursing personnel or clinical engineering of any problems not resolved by unit trouble shooting.
Maintains equipment, logs and telemetry supplies per unit protocol.