Unit Coordinator - Clinical Decision Unit - Optional

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position performs clerical duties, including accurate transcription of physician orders in facilities not yet live on TriHealth Connect. This position requires the interpersonal skills to communicate with respect and compassion to customers; communicates 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
Capable of operating office and clerical equipment Computer skills

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 customers (i.e. staff and other departments). Relays accurate and complete information. Maintains confidentiality.
Demonstrates ability to appropriately respond to and prioritize work. Responds appropriately to emergency situations (i.e. Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, Fire, Special Alert).
Performs computer down time procedures according to unit/TriHealth guidelines. Demonstrates knowledge/use of emergency systems, policies and procedures.
Acknowledges need for self growth and accountability. Identifies areas for self improvement.
Is aware of the location of all monitored patients during the shift. Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes. Maintains alarms at all times, and immediately reviews alarms and makes cardiac monitoring the first priority.
Accurately observes and interprets the central cardiac monitors. 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.
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.).
Removes medications from the tube system and places in appropriate locked cabinet.
Supports organizational and unit changes.