Unit Coordinator & Monitor Tech– Telemetry Stepdown Unit

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The 11ABCD Medical Cardiac Step-Down unit at Good Samaritan Hospital is an intermediate care area dedicated to patients with a variety of cardiac conditions. Our team focuses on caring for patients experiencing chest pain, those recovering from myocardial infarctions (MI), congestive heart failure (CHF), and cardiac arrhythmias. This unit provides an essential bridge for patients transitioning from critical care to a less intensive setting while still requiring specialized cardiac monitoring and support. In addition to cardiac care, the unit also provides high-intensity non-invasive ventilation and serves as a back-up stroke unit. The unit features 39 beds, and staffing is carefully tailored to meet the needs of our patients. We welcome both experienced nurses and new graduates to our team. With a supportive environment and opportunities for growth, we ensure that all staff members have the tools they need to provide exceptional care to our patients. This position performs clerical duties as well as maintaining skills necessary to observe and interpret central cardiac monitors. This position requires the interpersonal skills to communicate with respect and compassion to customers: communications information through various telecommunication devices; and assists in coordinating patient flow.

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

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.

Benefits

Supportive, team‑centered culture built on communication, compassion, and respect.
Hands‑on experience in a high‑acuity Telemetry setting that strengthens clinical skills.
Opportunities to expand competency in emergency response and advanced care tasks.
Leadership that promotes professional growth and continuous learning.
Comprehensive TriHealth benefits, wellness programs, and career support.
medical
dental
vision
retirement contributions
paid time off
tuition assistance
wellness resources