Monitor Unit Coord – Cardiology E4
Job Details
Full Job Description
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school
graduate or equivalent. Must successfully complete the competency in
dysrhythmia recognition within first 90 days of employment.
Experience: None
License
and Certification: None
PREFERRED
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Advanced education in the
health unit coordinator field.
Experience
: Six (6) months experience in health care or other
comparable field.
License and Certification:
Healthcare Unit Coordinator certification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability
to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively
communicate information. Basic computer skills (including
opening/reading email, basic internet use).
Working knowledge of
medical terminology. Excellent interpersonal skills to enhance
effective communication with hospital personnel, patients and the
public. Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a stressful work
environment. Ability to handle multiple priorities. Must be organized,
flexible and a team player. Demonstrates initiative in all job related
activities. Working knowledge of windows based software.
PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING
Requires the ability to exercise discretion and use good
judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently with little
direction. Work is subject to general review only and requires
considerable accuracy and responsibility. Ability to maintain
confidentiality at all times.
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Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford
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For more than 118 years,
Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for
much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in
New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with
LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum
of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of
our communities.
JOB
SUMMARY
A coordinator/receptionist who serves as the
primary liaison in the areas of medical, departmental and hospital
information and communication on the Nursing Unit. Responsible for
observing the central cardiac monitor and reporting rhythm changes to
the appropriate nurse.