Health Unit Coordinator/Monitor Tech

Health Unit Coordinator / Monitor Tech

Job Code: 22026

Position Summary

Performs a variety of advanced clerical duties involved in preparing, maintaining, and processing patient, unit(s) and hospital data and records to include operating the organization's patient care information systems. Assists with basic patient care activities and performs administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Monitors for cardiac arrhythmias via the centralized monitoring system

• Examines heartbeat patterns on electrocardiograph monitors, making note of irregular rhythms and monitoring changes in heartbeat

• Ensures that monitors are functioning properly and escalates concerns as they occur

• Notifies the unit, primary RN, and/or provider promptly when arrhythmias/alarms occur, documenting the notification of staff in the EMR

• Within CCU, ICU, and PCU, provides continual surveillance of cardiac rhythms for all monitored patients

• Responsible for the circulatory and respiratory functions of the heart-lung machine, as defined by Service Line; may be involved in procurement of cardiothoracic donor organs for transplant

• Responsible for providing secretarial support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit

• Maintains and updates patients' records for a given unit

• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field

• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job

• Works under immediate supervision

• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required

• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager

• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years' experience as a Health Unit Coordinator OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience required

• Completion of Basic EKG/Arrhythmia course within 3 months

• Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias required

• Working knowledge of medical terminology

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

• Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it

• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.

• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials

• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching

• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more

• Robust and interactive employee referral program

• And much more

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Katie at Krauch@kh.org. You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.