Monitor Unit Coord – Cardiology E4
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Work where every moment matters.
Every
day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one
thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters
here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive
healthcare network.
Join us at Backus Hospital as we live
our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a
better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying
these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and
most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of
something special!
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.
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.
We take great care of
careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford
HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and
growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge –
helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and
community education to countless men, women and children. We know that
a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment .