Health Unit Coord (Huc) - Kettering - 4E Mother Baby Unit - Pt/First Shift

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Main Campus

• Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.

• The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.

• In 2020, KH Main Campus received an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.

• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.

• Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.

• Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).

• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.

• 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities

• The Health Unit Coordinator or Monitor Tech serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team.

• The HUC collaborates with unit leadership in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the patient care unit. This includes the process of patient records and ongoing communication with nursing staff, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel.

• The HUC serves as a resource for physicians and other members of the health care team for the electronic medical record. The incumbent plays an integral role in the patient care experience, and both directly and indirectly impacts the perception of care. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Health Unit Coordinator and Monitor Technician also hold additional responsibilities related to telemetry monitoring where appropriate.

• The Health Unit Coordinator or Monitor Technician reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

Applicants Must Have:

• Successful completion of KH Health Unit Coordinator training upon hire into role

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months experience in customer service, experience in a healthcare setting preferred

• Certification in CPR/BLS

• This i specifically to do birth certificates.

• Training for IPHIS (State of Ohio birth record system)