Telemetry Tech - Part Time - Days

MercyOne; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Benefits from Day 1

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Retirement match

Job summary

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is seeking a Telemetry Technician to oversee cardiac rhythm observation, recordkeeping, and system maintenance. The role supports nursing staff by promptly notifying changes and ensuring accurate telemetry records in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position requires ability to interpret rhythms, strong communication, and flexibility to work day shifts, with weekend and Wednesday rotations as described.

Qualifications

• Must have high school education or equivalent.
• Demonstrated competence working with patients preferred.
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms.

Responsibilities

• Observes and interprets cardiac rhythms.
• Records ECG strips at designated intervals and as changes occur.
• Prints cardiac rhythm strips as needed.
• Notifies RN of all changes in rhythm and heart rate.
• Maintains telemetry records.
• Ensures proper functioning of telemetry system; troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Updates Communication Board.
• Communicates professionally with internal/external customers and colleagues, using courteous telephone etiquette.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow directions

Patient responsiveness

Body mechanics

Flexible hours

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Computer skills

Telephone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Position Purpose

The Telemetry Technician provides ongoing observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms; prepares and maintains telemetry records and maintains a functioning telemetry system.

What you will do

• Observes and interprets cardiac rhythms.
• Records ECG strips at designated intervals and as changes occur.
• Prints cardiac rhythm strips as needed.
• Notifies RN of all changes in rhythm and heart rate.
• Maintains telemetry records.
• Ensures proper functioning of telemetry system. Trouble shoots equipment problems.
• Updates Communication Board.
• Communicates with internal/external customers/colleagues in a courteous, positive, empathic, and professional manner. Displays excellent telephone etiquette. Speaks to everyone. Always communicates with care. Speaks calmly, clearly, and courteously. Stops and listens when a customer/colleague speaks. Communicates consistently with colleagues in a professional and respectful manner and accepts assignments willingly.

Hours/Schedule

• Day shift every third weekend and every third Wednesday between the weekends.

Position Qualifications

Education

• High school education or equivalent

Experience

• Demonstrated competence working with patients is preferred.

Special Skills and Competencies

• Communicates effectively.
• Demonstrates ability to understand and follow direction.
• Demonstrates responsiveness to needs of patients, families, peers and professional staff.
• Demonstrates continuous application of proper body mechanics.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills
• Must display proper telephone etiquette.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package(Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)for positions 20 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.