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Meriter-UnityPoint Health Health Unit Coordinator/Monitor Tech- Cardiac; 0.6 FTE; PM Shifts in Madison, Wisconsin
14266BRDepartment Name:HSP Cardiac Monitor Tech/Hucs Location:Meriter Hospital Job Description:
Health Unit Coordinator/Monitor Tech
The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) coordinates communication between nursing staff, physicians, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families relating to patient care. HUC facilitates unit operations through knowing and communicating information, managing the desk area, facilitating the use of technology, monitoring and communicating bed status, and coordinating downtime procedures. The HUC utilizes Epic to facilitate patient care orders and serves as an Epic resource to physicians and the nursing staff.The primary function of the Monitor Tech (MT) is continual observation and recognition of normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms. This is accomplished through accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and continuous monitoring of cardiac rhythms via monitors.
Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team – For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare (https://www.unitypoint.org/news-and-articles/press-releases/unitypoint-health-named-top-place-to-work-in-healthcare-for-second-consecutive-year) by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture (https://www.unitypoint.org/join-our-team/our-culture) guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities (https://uphtotalrewards.com/my-personal-growth/) is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Two, four hour classes on cardiac rhythm interpretation will be integrated during the orientation period. A rhythm interpretation competency needs to be successfully completed within the initial 90 day orientation
Keyboard skills required
Principles of effective communication.
Knowledge of data entry system
Effective organizational skills and time management
Must be able to complete orientation and demonstrate competency in both roles prior to the completion of the 90 day probation period.
Preferred:
Prior experience in acute care setting
Prior experience as Health Unit Coordinator or Monitor Technician, helpful but not necessary
Medical Terminology
Must be available the first week of employment for HUC orientation that takes place Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM
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Auto req ID:14266BRWeekends:YesZip Code:53715Compensation:$18.48+Job Title:Health Unit Coordinator/Monitor Tech- Cardiac; 0.6 FTE; PM ShiftsSite Address:202 South Park StreetWork Schedule:PM shifts; with e/o weekend and holiday rotationHours Per Week:24Status:Benefit Eligible City:MadisonFTE:0.6
