Health Unit Coordinator/Telemetry Technician in Somers Point, New Jersey at Shore Medical Center

Position Summary

The Health Unit Coordinator provides non-clinical support for the patient care area under the guidance and direction of the nursing staff. This position will be dual rolled and cross trained to cover as a Telemetry Technician.

Core Job Duties

• Provides care to patients in an organized and systematic manner according to institutional policy in keeping with patient safety principles
• Performs all clerical functions. Exhibits good organizational, time management and teamwork skills, which contribute to the management and efficient operation of the unit
• Serves as the main focus for communication in the nursing station regarding all unit patient care activities to ensure efficient coordination of the unit activities
• Demonstrates the ability and competency to respond quickly and efficiently in emergency situations
• Answers the telephone, name & department, directs all calls appropriately, takes an accurate message and delivers to the appropriate individual
• Communicates any problems, concerns or issues promptly to the nurse
• Performs routine duties for electronic monitoring of patients
• Monitors central station monitors.
• Initiates and discontinues telemetry on the central station monitors
• Notifies unit for faulty leads and battery function
• Interprets the monitored rhythm
• Seeks consultation if unsure of rhythm interpretation
• Responds to all telemetry alarms by checking the monitor, securing the strip, and notifying the RN on unit of occurrence

Minimum Requirements

• BLS Certification
• Office/Clerical experience in a medical setting
• Knowledge of medical terminology, as well as good computer proficiency, with excellent customer service and communication skills
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods with the ability to lift, push and pull

Salary: $17.50 - $24.76 per hour

Additional information

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Shore Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation or sex.