Health Unit Coordinator/Monitor Tech

Kootenai Health, Inc.; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Shift differentials

Employee referral

Job summary

Kootenai Health seeks a Health Unit Coordinator/Monitor Tech for the Emergency Services department. This part-time, variable schedule role supports patient data management and basic care activities within a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include continuous cardiac monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and documentation in the EMR, with supervision and adherence to unit guidelines. Experience and course completion are required to perform effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Health Unit Coordinator experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of Basic EKG/Arrhythmia course within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Monitors for cardiac arrhythmias via centralized monitoring system.
• Examines heartbeat patterns on ECG monitors; notes irregular rhythms.
• Ensures monitors function properly and escalates concerns.
• Notifies staff promptly when arrhythmias/alarms occur and documents in EMR.
• Provides surveillance of cardiac rhythms within CCU, ICU, and PCU.
• Provides secretarial support for all employees within assigned nursing unit.
• Maintains and updates patients' records for a unit.

Skills

HUC experience

EKG/Arrhythmia course

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Medical terminology

Job description

Health Unit Coordinator/Monitor Tech Internal Only Department Only

• Facility Kootenai Health
• Department Emergency Services
• Schedule/Shift/Hours Part Time - Variable

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 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
• 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

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a sitting position
• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height

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:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

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.