Health Unit Coordinator/Monitor Tech
Workplace injuries
Kootenai Health in Coeurdalene reported 99 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 7,008,991 hours worked: 2.8 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 1 of them describes violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Kootenai Health
Medicare gives Kootenai Health 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Idaho's hospitals average 3.5). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 64% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Idaho hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Health Unit Coordinator / Monitor Tech
Position Summary
Performs a variety of advanced clerical duties involved in preparing, maintaining, and processing patient, unit(s) and hospital data and records to include operating the organization's patient care information systems. Assists with basic patient care activities and performs administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area.
Responsibilities
- Monitors for cardiac arrhythmias via the centralized monitoring system
- Examines heartbeat patterns on electrocardiograph monitors, making note of irregular rhythms and monitoring changes in heartbeat
- Ensures that monitors are functioning properly and escalates concerns as they occur
- Notifies the unit, primary RN, and/or provider promptly when arrhythmias/alarms occur, documenting the notification of staff in the EMR
- Within CCU, ICU, and PCU, provides continual surveillance of cardiac rhythms for all monitored patients
- Responsible for providing secretarial support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit
- Maintains and updates patients' records for a given unit
- Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
- Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
- Works under immediate supervision
- A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
- Typically reports to a supervisor or manager
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
- Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
- 2 years' experience as a Health Unit Coordinator OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience required
- Completion of Basic EKG/Arrhythmia course within 3 months
- Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias required
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
Working Conditions
- Must be able to lift and move up to 35 lbs
- Must be able to maintain a sitting position
- Must be able to maintain a standing position
- Typical equipment used in a clinical job
- Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
- Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
- Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
- Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
- Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
- Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
- PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
- And an employee referral bonus program
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Apply today! Please reach out to Grey Mora at tmora@kh.org or Front Desk 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Health Unit Coordinator / Monitor Tech
Job Code: 22026
About Kootenai Health:
- Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
- Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
- Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
- An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
- Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
- Robust and interactive employee referral program
- And much more
Apply today! Please contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.
From Kootenai Health's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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