Unit Clerk Monitor Tech, Telemetry - Full-time

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Freeport, IL

1d•$19 - $27

About The Position

As a Unit Clerk Monitor Technician on the Telemetry Unit, you will support patient safety by continuously monitoring cardiac rhythms, identifying 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 role requires attention to detail, effective multitasking, and the ability to interpret cardiac rhythm patterns in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week on nights, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 demonstrate problem-solving, technical, interpersonal, oral communication, judgment, motivation, professionalism, safety, adaptability, attendance, dependability, and initiative skills.

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 RN caring for the patient of rhythm variances and provide shift reports to staff as 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 in discussion with a supervisor.
Process orders accurately and promptly.
Answer telephone calls and call lights appropriately, provide information, and relay messages to patients and staff.