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Health First HUC (Health Unit Coordinator) - Emergency Department in Cocoa Beach, Florida
To be fully engaged in providing Quality / No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by organizing unit activities, coordinating and relaying information to health care team members, patients and families in an accurate and timely manner.
Primary Accountabilities • Responds to visitor/patient emergencies appropriately according to department/facility standards. • Demonstrates accurate order transcription and communicates vital information to the appropriate staff. • Utilizes Health First computer systems with regards to order entry and order inquiry. • Maintains census board on the nursing unit with appropriate accurate information. • Maintains patient chart order. Monitors for history and physical compliance. • Maintains only most current forms and physician order sets ( including discarding of old forms). • Respond to call lights within a timely manner. • Admits, discharges and transfers patients in a timely manner. Coordinates appointments and transportation as needed for patients.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Health Unit Coordinator Course recommended within 6 months of hire.
• Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider completion card.
• Successful completion of Health Unit Coordinator Certification Exam within one year of hire preferred.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Must have corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Must be able to lift, turn, pull, or push equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stoop up to 90% of assigned shift
• Potential for exposure to biohazardous waste and known or unknown diseases.
Job: *Health Unit Coordinator
Organization: *Cape Canaveral Hospital
Title: HUC (Health Unit Coordinator) - Emergency Department
Location: Florida - Brevard County-Cocoa Beach
Requisition ID: 072059