HUC​/Monitor Tech

Job Summary

Performs Monitor Technician duties and monitors patient’s cardiac rhythms under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Performs Health Unit Coordinator duties including medical record maintenance, order processing, typing, and/or word processing, and materials management functions on the nursing unit. Assists visitors, nursing staff, and members of the health care team. Assists in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Completes all other work related duties as assigned.

• Ability to use multi-line telephone.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Possesses basic computer knowledge and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Organizational, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Flexible and able to work independently with minimal supervision and thrive on change
• Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone and/or in person, often in stressful situations in a courteous manner.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of patient medical records and clinical documents.
• Skill in the use of Hospital computer systems related to ADT order entry, requisitions, lab inquiries and other computerized processes and related software/hardware applications.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and operations.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment ordering and inventory control.
• Clerical, word processing and office skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a nursing assistant and monitor tech.
• Ability to detect abnormal cardiac monitor tracings for adult and pediatric patients.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Health Unit Coordinator or Monitor Tech. experience in a hospital setting preferred.

• Current CPR training required.
• National Health Unit Coordinator certification preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the UMC dysrhythmia course within 6 months of being in the position required.
• Completion of the UMC HUC training program within 6 months of being in the position.