Unit Clerk Monitor Tech, Telemetry - Full-time

Mercyhealth•Freeport, IL

About The Position

As a Unit Clerk Monitor Technician on the Telemetry Unit, you will help promote patient safety by continuously monitoring cardiac rhythms, recognizing and reporting abnormalities, and communicating urgent changes to the nursing team. You will also support unit operations by processing orders, maintaining accurate documentation, coordinating communications, and assisting with patient and staff needs. The position calls for attention to detail, effective multitasking, and accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythm patterns in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts per week, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Requirements

Completion of a Unit Clerk course or equivalent on-the-job training.
Successful completion of the Mercy Health System telemetry course.
Basic computer skills are beneficial.
Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms is preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms.

Responsibilities

Review patient information to determine normal heart rhythm patterns, current patterns, and prior variances.
Observe cardiac monitor screens and listen for alarms to identify abnormal variations in heart rhythm.
Urgently inform the patient's RN of rhythm-pattern variances.
Provide shift reports to staff caring for the patient when requested.
Complete required documentation according to applicable standards.
Measure the length and height of the patient's heart rhythm pattern on graphic tape readouts and post the information in patient records.
Triage the ongoing appropriateness of telemetry services and discuss it with a supervisor.
Process orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Answer telephone calls and call lights appropriately, provide information, and relay messages to patients and staff.