13990BR

Health Unit Coordinator/Monitor Tech- Cardiac; 0.5 FTE; Night Shift

HSP Cardiac Monitor Tech/Hucs

Meriter Hospital

Benefit Eligible

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 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 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 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. 

• 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.

• 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*

FTE

0.5

Work Schedule

Night shifts with e/o weekend and holiday rotation

Hours Per Week

20

Weekends

Yes

Compensation

$18.48+

Site Address

202 South Park Street

City

Madison

Zip Code

53715