HCT/Mon Tech - Methodist CVICU 5P

Carle Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Health Care Technician (HCT) and Monitor Technician (MT) to support care teams in Peoria. The role involves monitoring telemetry, performing essential patient care, and communicating rhythm changes to the RN in charge.

Responsibilities include maintaining telemetry logs, testing alarms, documenting readings in EMR, and assisting with vital signs, hygiene care, feeding, and daily procedures. BLS is required within 30 days, with CNAs encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days (AHA).
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Completed Carle's HCT In Training Program; CNA coursework within past 24 months; CNA certification.
• At least one nursing clinical experience; worked as CNA within past 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythm on telemetry patients and report changes to RN promptly.
• Maintain telemetry log book and telemetry unit alarms.
• Ensure proper function of telemetry boxes and keep boxes cleaned and ready for next use.
• Assist with vital signs, hygiene care, feeding, and glucose checks as needed.
• Complete patient turns, IO collection, and daily weights; respond to call lights.
• Document telemetry readings in EMR and communicate with nursing staff.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Patient care

Communication with RN

Education

HS Diploma/GED

CNA certification

Nursing clinical experience

Tools

EMR

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Overview

Serves as Health Care Technician (HCT), performing activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of assigned patient group under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Serves as a Monitor Technician (MT), responsible for observing cardiac rhythm patterns on monitored patients and reporting any variances to nursing staff. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.

Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required), Work Experience: Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program; Relevant medical military training; Completion of CNA coursework within past 24 months; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); At least one semester of nursing clinical experience; Worked as CNA within past 24 months

Responsibilities

Performs all essential job functions of Healthcare Technician (HCT).Continuously monitors cardiac rhythm on each telemetry patient and communicates all pertinent information regarding rhythm changes or concerns to charge/assigned Registered Nurse (RN) in a timely manner. Maintains telemetry log book for all patients on telemetry.Maintains and tests telemetry unit alarms as designated by the responsible Registered Nurse (RN).Ensures proper function and operation of telemetry boxes. Maintains count of telemetry boxes and ensures boxes are cleaned and prepared for next use.Basic dysrhythmia class/education during orientation period.Complete vital signs, including post procedure frequent vital signs Provide assistance with institutionalized needs including feeding and blood glucose as needed Complete hygiene care, assist patients to the bathroom Complete patient turns, IO collection, daily weights Answer call lights Understands cardiac rhythms Watch monitors and inform RN of any alarms Document telemetry reading in EMR Answer phones and communicates effectively Print telemetry strips

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $18.89per hour - $30.6per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.