Health Unit Coordinator - Radiology

Essentia Health is a well-established healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional medical services and patient care across various specialties. Operating in multiple locations, including the St Marys Medical Center, Essentia Health prioritizes a patient-centered approach, harnessing skilled professionals and advanced technologies to deliver superior healthcare outcomes. The organization upholds values centered on compassion, respect, and integrity while fostering a collaborative environment to support both patients and healthcare employees alike. Essentia Health offers a work culture focused on promoting growth, professional development, work-life balance, and employee wellness, making it a sought-after employer in the medical field.

The current opening at Essentia Health is for a Health Unit Coordinator in the Radiology Support department at the Building B - St Marys Medical Center. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the diagnostic imaging unit, which includes departments like Radiology, MRI, and other imaging services. The Health Unit Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the non-nursing functions within the unit to facilitate workflow and enhance productivity. This includes managing clerical tasks, reception duties, supply requisitions, scheduling support, and monitoring telemetry when necessary. The role demands a keen focus on providing excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff, thereby promoting an environment conducive to quality indirect patient care.

The position involves supporting key diagnostic imaging staff, such as Radiologic Technologists and MRI Technicians, ensuring that administrative and logistical elements are effectively handled to allow these clinical professionals to focus on their core duties. The Health Unit Coordinator works under variable shift schedules, including 8-hour shifts on weekdays and 12-hour rotating shifts on weekends, with a day/evening rotation. This role not only requires adaptability to shift changes and work on holidays but also demands strong communication and organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.

Essentia Health does not require any formal licensure or certification for this position, but it prefers candidates with prior experience or training in hospital or clinical settings as health unit coordinators, medical secretaries, or medical receptionists. Those without formal education must have at least one year of relevant experience or training. The compensation range for this role is competitive, between $18.15 and $27.04 per hour, reflecting the responsibilities and experience expected. Essentia Health provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans with employer contributions, professional development opportunities, flexible work schedules, and programs supporting employee wellness in all aspects.