Work where every moment matters Every day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something special For more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities JOB SUMMARY A coordinatorreceptionist who serves as the primary liaison in the areas of medical departmental and hospital information and communication on the Nursing Unit Responsible for observing the central cardiac monitor and reporting rhythm changes to the appropriate nurseWork where every moment matters Every day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something special For more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities JOB SUMMARY A coordinatorreceptionist who serves as the primary liaison in the areas of medical departmental and hospital information and communication on the Nursing Unit Responsible for observing the central cardiac monitor and reporting rhythm changes to the appropriate nurseMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education High school graduate or equivalent Must successfully complete the competency in dysrhythmia recognition within first days of employment Experience None License and Certification NonePREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Education Advanced education in the health unit coordinator field Experience Six months experience in health care or other comparable fieldLicense and Certification Healthcare Unit Coordinator certification KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information Basic computer skills including openingreading email basic internet use Working knowledge of medical terminology Excellent interpersonal skills to enhance effective communication with hospital personnel patients and the public Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a stressful work environment Ability to handle multiple priorities Must be organized flexible and a team player Demonstrates initiative in all job related activities Working knowledge of windows based software PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING Requires the ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently with little direction Work is subject to general review only and requires considerable accuracy and responsibility Ability to maintain confidentiality at all timesWe take great care of careers With locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education High school graduate or equivalent Must successfully complete the competency in dysrhythmia recognition within first days of employment Experience None License and Certification NonePREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Education Advanced education in the health unit coordinator field Experience Six months experience in health care or other comparable fieldLicense and Certification Healthcare Unit Coordinator certification KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information Basic computer skills including openingreading email basic internet use Working knowledge of medical terminology Excellent interpersonal skills to enhance effective communication with hospital personnel patients and the public Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a stressful work environment Ability to handle multiple priorities Must be organized flexible and a team player Demonstrates initiative in all job related activities Working knowledge of windows based software PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING Requires the ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently with little direction Work is subject to general review only and requires considerable accuracy and responsibility Ability to maintain confidentiality at all timesWe take great care of careers With locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment