Monitor Technician HUC Progressive Care Unit

MultiCare Health System; Covington (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

MultiCare Covington Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician/Health Unit Coordinator for the night shift. You will serve as the communication hub on the patient care unit, monitoring telemetry and supporting care delivery for a diverse patient population.

The role emphasizes strong communication, independent decision-making, and teamwork with the Clinical Director and charge nurse to ensure high-quality patient services.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of an approved Health Unit Coordinator vocational training course and basic arrhythmia course preferred.
• One (1) year of patient care experience preferred.
• One (1) year equivalent clerical experience in a medical setting preferred.
• On the job Training Provided: rhythm identification training and EKG telemetry competency test (experienced techs may bypass training).

Responsibilities

• You will perform receptionist and communications duties on the patient care unit.
• Observe telemetry monitoring and recognition of cardiac dysrhythmias.
• Support care delivery and services to patients from diverse ethnic and social groups.
• Regularly utilize your independent decision-making capacities and strong interpersonal skills.
• Collaborate with Clinical Director and charge nurse for optimal care delivery and patient services.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Health Unit Coordinator course

Basic arrhythmia course

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 0.6 FTE_, Shift: Nights_, Schedule: 12 hour shifts; alternating Weekends_

Position Summary

The Monitor Technician/Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) is an excellent opportunity to play an essential role in providing high-quality patient care, monitoring, and mobility. If you are a skilled communicator and love being the focal communication source, this is the job for you.

As a Monitor Tech/HUC at MultiCare, you will hone your patient care and monitoring skills, nurture your communications development, and collaborate with the Clinical Director in support of care and delivery of patient services.

Responsibilities

• You will perform receptionist and communications duties on the patient care unit
• Observe telemetry monitoring and recognition of cardiac dysrhythmias
• Support care delivery and services to patients from diverse ethnic and social groups
• You will regularly utilize your independent decision-making capacities and strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborate with Clinical Director and charge nurse for optimal care delivery and patient services

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Completion of an approved Health Unit Coordinator vocational training course and basic arrhythmia course preferred
• One (1) year of patient care experience preferred
• One (1) year equivalent clerical experience in a medical setting preferred
• On the job Training Provided: Successful completion of rhythm identification training and EKG telemetry competency test (experienced techs may bypass the training by passing competency test)

About Covington Medical Center

MultiCare Covington Medical Center, a four-story, 58-bed hub, serves southeast King County with inpatient and outpatient surgical care, a birth center, primary and specialty care, urgent care, 24-hour Emergency Department, pharmacy, lab and imaging services. Clinicians benefit from a neighborhood-focused, team-oriented culture, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a rapidly growing community.

About the Covington Community

Covington is a friendly King County community with easy access to Seattle, Kent, Auburn and Maple Valley. With over 150 acres of parks, trails, waterways and sports facilities - plus a year-round aquatic center - the city provides abundant outdoor and family-friendly activities. Covington combines small-town charm with convenience and connectivity, offering a strong sense of community and an exceptional quality of life.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $26.17 - $43.26 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

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