Telemetry Monitor & Patient Care Tech - Cardiology

Cmhsumner; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Telemetry/Patient Care Technician role to provide continuous surveillance of patient telemetry, interpret cardiac rhythms, document findings, and alert the care team to changes. Cross-training as a Patient Care Technician is possible, with duties spanning clinical and clerical support.

The role emphasizes infection control, effective communication, and adherence to protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Complete basic rhythms course within 3 months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain current BLS certification or obtain certification within 3 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, store, and print EKG rhythms from within an electronic platform.
• Assist in duties basic to the patient care technician (PCT) or unit secretary (US) role to support department operations.
• Adhere to infection prevention standards when cleaning and disinfecting portable telemetry monitors and accessories.
• Demonstrate effective and professional communication with health care providers regarding abnormal EKG rhythms and real-time documentation within the EMR.
• Perform shift-to-shift handover communications, written and/or verbal.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Rhythms course within 3 months

BLS certification

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Telemetry/Patient Care Technician role to provide continuous surveillance of patient telemetry, interpret cardiac rhythms, document findings, and alert the care team to changes. Cross-training as a Patient Care Technician is possible, with duties spanning clinical and clerical support.

The role emphasizes infection control, effective communication, and adherence to protocols.