ICU Telemetry Tech / Health Unit Coordinator

Stpetes; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Stpetes in Helena, MT is seeking a patient services aide to support nursing and operations on a 12-hour day shift (0.75 FTE). Responsibilities include handling protected health information transfers, inventory support, and patient care tasks.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma, prefer 2 years hospital experience, and may need BLS certification within 6 months of hire and telemetry training within the first year.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; follow mandatory education requirements.
• 2 years hospital experience preferred; medical terminology recommended.
• Telemetry training preferred; BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow policies for copying patient health information for transport to other facilities.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and Behavioral Standards in patient record access.
• Assist nursing staff with restocking rooms and nurse servers.
• Retrieve blood products and medications from the tube system.
• Order office supplies, complete work orders, and maintain clean, organized work areas with infection control in mind.
• Assist Director and ICU nursing staff; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Shift: 12 hours, day shift

0.75 FTE

JOB SUMMARY:

• Follow established policies and procedures for copying patient health information for transport to other medical facilities.
• Follow hospital compliance policy related to patient medical record access, HIPPA regulations, and follows organization Behavioral Standards.
• Assist nursing staff in re-stocking of rooms and nurse servers.
• Retrieve blood products and medications from tube system.
• Order office supplies, completes work orders, and puts away department supplies, keeping the department work area clean and organized, being mindful of infection control practices and safety initiatives established by the facility.
• Assist Director, A of the Day and ICU nursing staff by completing other duties as assigned. See Orientation Competency Inventory (OCI).

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

2 years hospital experience preferred. Medical terminology is strongly recommended. Previous experience in clerical or receptionist position preferred. Prior telemetry training preferred.

EDUCATION:

High School graduate or equivalent. Completes all mandatory education as required and assigned.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY:

BLS certification required within 6 months of hire. Telemetry training/certification required within the first year of hire.

APTITUDES:

Ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, being delegated to, difficult situations and/or customers. Possesses positive interpersonal and communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations. Open to feedback and a quickly changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling, equipment, and department assignments. Takes ownership for work completed and instills confidence in themselves and their work contributions. With courtesy and respect, works effectively with internal and external customers producing positive experiences and encounters. Communicates in an effective, respectful and appropriate manner contributing to the team environment. Ability to work collaboratively with charge nurses and the patient care team.