Unit Coordinator and Monitor Technician

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Competitive shift differentials up to

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Unit Coordinator and Monitor Technician for the Neuro Stepdown unit. The role supports nurses, cares for telemetry patients, and assists with daily tasks to maintain patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include monitoring cardiac telemetry, updating logs, and communicating patient status to the care team. Part-time schedule, with night shifts and weekend/holiday rotation, and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Successful completion of a basic cardiology course (40 hours of clinical orientation).
• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and/or basic activities of daily living under direct nurse supervision.
• Maintain census and documentation using unit computer applications; ensure alarms and equipment are properly managed.
• Communicate effectively with staff, patients, families, and other departments; protect patient privacy.
• Observe and interpret central cardiac monitors; log telemetry data and report rhythm changes promptly.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Unit coordination

Patient communication

Education

High School Degree or GED

Basic cardiology course (40 hours)

Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree

Job description

Unit Coordinator and Monitor Technician – Neuro Stepdown – TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital

The 12ABD Neuroscience Intermediate Care unit at Good Samaritan Hospital is dedicated to providing specialized care for patients with neurological conditions. Our team cares for patients with a wide range of neuro-related diagnoses, including those recovering from anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), lumbar laminectomies, strokes, head injuries, and spinal cord injuries. We also manage patients following ENT surgeries and those transitioning from the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU).

This 30-bed unit ensures each patient receives attentive and individualized care. A dedicated charge nurse also supports each shift to oversee patient care and assist the team as needed.

Make a difference every day as an Unit Coordinator and Monitor Technician at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital. Join a compassionate, servant-led team committed to excellence in patient care while working in a supportive, high-energy environment.

We offer career growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and competitive shift differentials with the potential to earn up to an additional $3.75 per hour, based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines.

Location:

• Good Samaritan Hospital at 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Schedule:

• Part - Time (48 hours bi-weekly)
• Night shift from 6:30PM – 7AM
• Weekend and holiday rotation

Incentives & Benefits:

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement, this role offers competitive shift differentials, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $3.75 per hourbased on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines.

Job Requirements:

• High School Degree or GED
• Successful completion of basic cardiology course, including 40 hours of clinical orientation
• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree

Job Overview:

• Provides assistance and/or performs basic activities of daily living and specified treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of the nurse. May perform non-direct patient care activities as assigned, requested, or directed including but not limited to stocking and clerical activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains proficient knowledge of computer applications specific to unit/job (i.e. maintaining census, accurate scanning of documents). Is knowledgeable of the function/operation of equipment specific to the role on the unit.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with internal and external customers (i.e. staff, patients, families, other departments, etc.). Relays accurate and complete information. Maintains confidentiality. Takes an active role in maintaining patient satisfaction (i.e. way-finding, quick response to call lights and phones, etc.).
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately respond to and prioritize work. Removes medications from the tube system and places in appropriate locked cabinet. Responds appropriately to emergency situations (i.e. Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, fire, Special Alert). Demonstrates knowledge/use of emergency systems, policies and procedures. Performs computer down time procedures according to unit/TriHealth guidelines.
• Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes. Supports organizational and unit changes. Acknowledges need for self-growth and accountability. Identifies areas for self-improvement.
• Responsibilities of the monitor reader: Accurately observes and interprets the central cardiac monitors. Is aware of the location of all monitored patients during the shift. Accurately maintains the cardiac monitor log with strips, intervals and interpretations at designated times as well as prn. Recognizes emergency rhythms and notifies appropriate personnel. Notifies the RN in accepted timeframe of changes in the patient rhythm or if arrhythmia occurs. Documents any change per unit standard. Maintains alarms at all times, and immediately reviews alarms and makes cardiac monitoring the first priority. Notifies appropriate nursing personnel or clinical engineering of any problems not resolved by unit trouble shooting. Maintains equipment, logs and telemetry supplies per unit protocol.

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Occasionally
Concentrating - Consistently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs - Consistently
Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Consistently
Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Consistently
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Frequently
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Occasionally
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors:

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer’s expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Keywords: Neuro Stepdown, Monitor Tech Watcher, Monitoring, telemetry, cardio, unit coordinator