Unit Clerk Monitor Technician

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Freeport, IL

2d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Clerk Monitor Technician is responsible for reviewing patient information to determine normal heart rhythm patterns, current patterns, and prior variances. This role involves observing cardiac monitor screens and listening for alarms to identify abnormal heart rhythm variations. The technician must promptly inform the RN caring for the patient of any variances and provide shift reports as requested. Additionally, they are responsible for completing appropriate documentation, measuring and posting heart rhythm pattern information, triaging the ongoing appropriateness of telemetry services, and processing orders accurately and in a timely manner. The position also includes answering telephones and call lights, providing information, and relaying messages to patients and staff.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Completion of Unit Clerk course or equivalent on the job training
Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms preferred
Successful completion of the Mercy Health System telemetry course.
Basic computer skills are beneficial.
Problem Solving skills
Technical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Oral Communication skills
Judgement skills
Motivation skills
Professionalism skills
Safety and Security skills
Adaptability skills
Attendance/Punctuality skills
Dependability skills
Initiative skills

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms

Responsibilities

Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances.
Observes screens of cardiac monitors and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.
Informs RN caring for the patient in an urgent manner of variances in pattern.
Provides shift report to staff caring for the patient as requested.
Completes appropriate documentation as required by standards.
Measures length and height of patient's heart rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout and posts information on patient records.
Triages ongoing appropriateness of tele services, discussing with supervisor.
Processes orders in an accurate and timely manner.
Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately and provides information or relays messages to patients and staff.