Telemetry Unit Coordinator
St. Francis Regional Medical Center
Shakopee, MN, USA
Posted on Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Number of Job Openings Available:
1Date Posted:
November 06, 2023Posting Expiration Date:
November 14, 2023Department:
46003209 Patient Care Support ServicesShift:
Permanent Nights (United States of America)Shift Length:
12 hour shiftHours Per Week:
30Union Contract:
SEIU-4-St Francis Service and MaintenanceWeekend Rotation:
Every 3rdJob Summary:
The Health Monitoring Coordinator monitors telemetry rhythms and related equipment and performs a wide variety of unit coordination and compliance related functions to facilitate and support the unit’s operations.Key Position Details:
0.75 FTE; 12-hour shifts (7pm-7:30am); Every third weekend rotation to include Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Telemetry tech experience preferred.
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
- Monitors telemetry rhythms and Oxinet equipment.
- Correctly identifies rhythms and measures electrocardiogram (ECG) intervals.
- Communicates with RN staff of any change in telemetry or oxinet.
- Manages telemetry equipment (cleaning, log repairs, box counts).
- Performs coordination activities for the unit.
- Prioritizes work to meet healthcare providers requests.
- Completes Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) functions per Excellian (electronic medical record) Workflow.
- Enters accurate accommodation codes and patient billing charges into Excellian.
- Maintains organized reports as delegated.
- Updates provider consults throughout the shift.
- Ensures work stations environment meets standards for cleanliness, safeness and presents a professional atmosphere.
- Orders, validates and stores supplies and patient education materials.
- Performs filings, mail and email distributions, copies, scanning and faxing functions per unit protocol.
- Assembles and organizes patient charts.
- Delivers excellent customer service and communications to patients.
- Answers phones and call lights in a timely manner, forwarding calls or information to the appropriate staff.
- Demonstrates courteous, responsive and timely communication with customers .
- Communicates with the Healthcare team and leaders to ensure effective working relationships.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
- Associate's or Vocational degree Health Unit Coordinator preferred
- 0 to 2 years as a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CME), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Current Basic Identification ECG, required to pass test within 90 days
Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently