Telemetry Monitor Tech — Night Shift

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimburse

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Unit Clerk Monitor Technician for the Telemetry Unit to ensure patient safety by continuously monitoring cardiac rhythms and reporting abnormalities to the nursing team.

The role supports unit operations by processing orders, maintaining documentation, coordinating communications, and assisting with patient and staff needs. Night shifts are 6pm–6:30am, 3 shifts per week.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Unit Clerk course or equivalent on the job training.
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms preferred.
• Successful completion of Mercy Health System telemetry course.

Responsibilities

• Review patient information to determine normal rhythm patterns.
• Monitor cardiac screens and alarms and identify abnormalities.
• Inform RN urgently of variances and provide shift reports.
• Complete documentation to standards.
• Measure rhythm length on graphic tape readout and post on patient records.
• Triages tele services and discusses with supervisor.
• Process orders accurately and timely.
• Answer phones and relay messages to patients and staff.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Judgement

Motivation

Professionalism

Safety and Security

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Initiative

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma GED

Unit Clerk course

Read cardiac rhythms

Tools

Telemetry monitors

Graphic tape readout

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a Unit Clerk Monitor Technician for the Telemetry Unit to ensure patient safety by continuously monitoring cardiac rhythms and reporting abnormalities to the nursing team.

The role supports unit operations by processing orders, maintaining documentation, coordinating communications, and assisting with patient and staff needs. Night shifts are 6pm–6:30am, 3 shifts per week.