Telemetry CNA: Impactful Patient Care (36 hrs, Sign-On)

Great River Health Systems; Burlington (IA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Matching retirement programs

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referrals

Parental leave

Job summary

Great River Health Systems in West Burlington, IA is seeking a Patient Care Technician (CNA) to provide basic patient care in the Telemetry Unit under the direction of a licensed nurse. This 36-hour per week, part-time role supports adult, telemetry and cardiac patients with compassionate, high‑quality care.

The position requires completion of a CNA course (or completion within four months), basic computer skills, and prior healthcare exposure.

Qualifications

• Completion of C.N.A. course or completion within four months of hire date.
• High school CNA coursework acceptable and required for current students.
• Computer experience required; healthcare experience preferred within last five years.
• Emergency First Response and Choking training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Answer call lights promptly and assist with patient requests.
• Perform skin assessments and report abnormalities to the nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Maintain clean patient rooms and handle linen changes.
• Collect/label specimens; transport messages, documents, and specimens.
• Monitor intake/output and vital signs; report changes to staff.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers per protocol.
• Operate nurse call, fax, scanners and telemetry equipment.

Skills

Computer experience

Healthcare experience (last 5 years)

Emergency First Response

Choking response training

Education

CNA certification

CNA in school program

Emergency First Response training

Job description

Great River Health Systems in West Burlington, IA is seeking a Patient Care Technician (CNA) to provide basic patient care in the Telemetry Unit under the direction of a licensed nurse. This 36-hour per week, part-time role supports adult, telemetry and cardiac patients with compassionate, high‑quality care.

The position requires completion of a CNA course (or completion within four months), basic computer skills, and prior healthcare exposure.