Patient Care Tech Telemetry Observation

Ascension • Austin, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Your future role at a glance
Location: Austin, TX
Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Department/Specialty: Telemetry Observation
Schedule: Night shift | Full-time 6:45pm-7:15am weekdays

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

How you’ll make an impact in this role
Provide essential clinical and non-clinical support, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene, under the supervision of nursing staff.
Monitor and promptly report any changes in a patient’s physical, mental, or emotional status, including vital signs—to the registered nurse.
While performing routine maintenance and checks on essential medical equipment including telemetry monitors, ensure patient rooms remain clean and organized.
Safely facilitate patient movement and positioning while ensuring telemetry leads and electrodes remain properly placed for uninterrupted cardiac monitoring.
Assist nursing staff with 12-lead EKGs and phlebotomy.
Maintain rigorous records of patient intake, output, daily weights, and daily activities, ensuring all data is accurately captured in the telemetry unit’s electronic or downtime medical record

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential clinical and non-clinical support, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene, under the supervision of nursing staff.
• Monitor and promptly report any changes in a patient’s physical, mental, or emotional status, including vital signs—to the registered nurse.
• While performing routine maintenance and checks on essential medical equipment including telemetry monitors, ensure patient rooms remain clean and organized.
• Safely facilitate patient movement and positioning while ensuring telemetry leads and electrodes remain properly placed for uninterrupted cardiac monitoring.
• Assist nursing staff with 12-lead EKGs and phlebotomy.
• Maintain rigorous records of patient intake, output, daily weights, and daily activities, ensuring all data is accurately captured in the telemetry unit’s electronic or downtime medical record

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
• Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees