Watcher Monitor - Hamilton - Central Tele Monitoring - FT/Days - Kettering Health

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview:

Kettering Health Hamilton

• Kettering Health Hamilton, formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital, has been serving the Hamilton community for over 90 years.
• Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area, serving patients from Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown and surrounding communities.
• KH Hamilton offerings include maternity, emergency, the most advanced wound healing in Butler County, and a range of outpatient services. 
• In 2020, KH Hamilton received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Full-service, community hospital licensed for 203 beds. 
• In 2020, KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:
  • America’s 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)
  • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award (2020)

Responsibilities

• The Health Unit Coordinator or Monitor Tech serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team.
• The HUC collaborates with unit leadership in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the patient care unit.  This includes the process of patient records and ongoing communication with nursing staff, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel.
• The HUC serves as a resource for physicians and other members of the health care team for the electronic medical record. The incumbent plays an integral role in the patient care experience, and both directly and indirectly impacts the perception of care. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Health Unit Coordinator and Monitor Technician also hold additional responsibilities related to telemetry monitoring where appropriate.
• The Health Unit Coordinator or Monitor Technician reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

Applicants Must Have:

• Successful completion of KH Health Unit Coordinator training upon hire into role

• 6 months experience in customer service, experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Certification in CPR/BLS