Health Unit Coordinator/Monitor Tech - Blood Cancer Unit - The Jewish Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cincinnati is seeking a Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech for night shifts. Responsibilities include monitoring cardiac monitors, coordinating communication among patients and staff, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma and obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Must have BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and document changes.
• Coordinate communication within the healthcare team.
• Maintain patient records and assist with data entry.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication

Data entry

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Shift - 12 weekly hours(one shift) - 7p730a - Nights

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech is responsible for watching the cardiac monitors, coordinating communications, performing unit-receptionist activities, and accountable for routine clerical activities on a nursing unit. The Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech is responsible for directing the flow of information between nursing and medical staff, patient and family, and healthcare team and support services.

• Constantly observes and accurately interprets cardiac monitors. Systematically scans and interprets screens. Identifies and reports changes in baseline rhythm patterns. Differentiates life threatening changes from “slow evolving” changes. Appropriately notifies/pages charge nurse or designate of witnessed changes. Documents changes for review RN (i.e., saves, times, strips). Sets and checks alarm system. Maintains ongoing documentation of monitor pattern during procedures/Code Blue as requested/necessary. Keeps an updated record of patients’ rhythms Gives report to relief watcher.

• Handles incoming and external telephone calls. Coordinates communication between physicians, shift lead, staff and ancillary departments. Provides friendly assistance to patient\'s family and visitors. Communicates in a constructive and positive manner. Collaborates intra- and interdepartmentally to meet patient\'s needs. Handles patient information in a confidential manner. Demonstrates effective communication with patients and families by listening, providing support and making referral to appropriate sources of help, if needed. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others. Responds to conflict effectively in an open, constructive manner. Effectively utilizes channels of communication according to organization structure. Assists in orienting new personnel. Identifies own learning needs and collaborates with manager in planning to meet them.

• Enters and retrieves patient information in data entry systems. Maintains accurate statistics. Assists in performance improvement activities such as data collection and reporting and chart retrieval. Maintains and processes completed patient charts.

• Orders department supplies. Attends Department Meetings. Performs other duties that assist in the smooth performance of the department.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):

Required: BLS within 30 days of hire

Benefits

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

• Prescription drug coverage

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance w/AD&D

• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance

• And much more

• *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

*All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you\'d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]