HUC (Health Unit Coordinator) - Cardiac PCU

To be fully engaged in providing Quality / No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by organizing unit activities, coordinating and relaying information to health care team members, patients and families in an accurate and timely manner.

Primary Accountabilities

• Responds to visitor/patient emergencies appropriately according to department/facility standards.

• Demonstrates accurate order transcription and communicates vital information to the appropriate staff.

• Utilizes Health First computer systems with regards to order entry and order inquiry.

• Maintains census board on the nursing unit with appropriate accurate information.

• Maintains patient chart order. Monitors for history and physical compliance.

• Maintains only most current forms and physician order sets ( including discarding of old forms).

• Respond to call lights within a timely manner.

• Admits, discharges and transfers patients in a timely manner. Coordinates appointments and transportation as needed for patients.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Completion of Health Unit Coordinator Course recommended within 6 months of hire.

• Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider completion card.

• Successful completion of Health Unit Coordinator Certification Exam within one year of hire preferred.

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.

• Must have corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

• Must be able to lift, turn, pull, or push equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift.

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift.

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stoop up to 90% of assigned shift

• Potential for exposure to biohazardous waste and known or unknown diseases.