Telemetry Unit Clerk & Monitor Tech — Night Shift

Mercy Health System Corporation; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance & Disability

FSA/HSA Options

PTO accrual

Parental and caregiver leave

Education opportunities

Certification reimbursement

Well-being programs

Employee discounts

On-demand pay

Financial education

Recognition events

Partner appreciation

Entertainment discounts

Community service opportunities

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a dedicated Unit Clerk Monitor Technician for the Telemetry Unit. You will monitor cardiac rhythms, report abnormalities, and coordinate urgent information with nursing staff during nights.

The role also supports processing orders, documentation, and communication across the unit. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Unit Clerk course or on-the-job training, and the ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Unit Clerk course or on the job training completed.
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances.
• Observes screens of cardiac monitors and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.
• Informs RN caring for the patient in an urgent manner of variances in pattern. Provides shift report to staff caring for the patient as requested.
• Completes appropriate documentation as required by standards.
• Measures length and height of patient's heart rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout and posts information on patient records.
• Triages ongoing appropriateness of tele services, discussing with supervisor.
• Processes orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately and provides information or relays 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

Education

High School diploma or GED

Unit Clerk course or on-the-job training

Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms (preferred)

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a dedicated Unit Clerk Monitor Technician for the Telemetry Unit. You will monitor cardiac rhythms, report abnormalities, and coordinate urgent information with nursing staff during nights.

The role also supports processing orders, documentation, and communication across the unit. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Unit Clerk course or on-the-job training, and the ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms.