Health Monitoring Coordinator

Department: 46003209 Patient Care Support Services
Shift: Day/Night (United States of America)
Hours: 30
Contract: SEIU-4-St Francis Service and Maintenance
Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd
Job Profile Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Job Description:

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.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's or Vocational degree Health Unit Coordinator

Licenses/Certifications

• 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

Additional Job Description:

• 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two-week period)
• 12-hour day/night shift (7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m./7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.)
• Every third weekend
• SEIU-represented, benefit-eligible position