Health Unit Coordinator/Monitor Technician - Surgical Telemetry- The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health Partners; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech to join their team. In this vital role, you will monitor cardiac patients, ensuring their safety and well-being while facilitating communication between medical staff and families. Your contributions will directly impact patient care, making a difference in the lives of those in your community. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about healthcare and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer retirement contributions

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; BLS certification needed within 30 days of hire.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and report changes to nursing staff.
• Coordinate communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Maintain patient information and assist in department operations.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Communication skills

Data entry

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Data entry systems

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Shift/Schedule: 24 Weekly hours (2-12hr Shifts and Weekend rotation) 7a-7p

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 and 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.

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma

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

Required: BLS within 30 days of hire

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].