Mon Tech – Methodist ICU

Carle Health

. Perform essential job functions of Healthcare Technician (HCT) .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $31 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in providing personal care and hygiene assistance, monitoring cardiac rhythms, and maintaining telemetry equipment. Capable of effective communication with medical staff and patients while ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Healthcare Technician DutiesCardiac Rhythm MonitoringTelemetry Equipment MaintenanceBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Experience

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementTelemetry Log MaintenanceDysrhythmia EducationPatient Care AssistanceIntake/Output Collection

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationPublic Relations Liaison

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)Telemetry Units

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare TechnicianPatient MonitoringNursing SupervisionMedical Military Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform essential job functions of Healthcare Technician (HCT)
Provide personal care and hygiene assistance to assigned patients under RN supervision
Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms on telemetry patients and report changes or concerns to charge/assigned RN
Maintain telemetry log book for monitored patients
Maintain and test telemetry unit alarms
Ensure telemetry boxes function properly, are counted, cleaned, and prepared for reuse
Complete basic dysrhythmia education during orientation
Take vital signs, including post-procedure frequent vital signs
Assist with feeding, blood glucose checks, hygiene, bathroom use, patient turns, intake/output collection, and daily weights
Answer call lights
Observe monitors and inform RN of alarms
Document telemetry readings in the EMR
Answer phones and communicate with departments, visitors, patients, medical staff, and employees
Print telemetry strips
Serve as a public relations liaison for the unit
Work under the direct supervision of the nursing manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma/GED required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experience or at least one semester of nursing clinical experience
Worked as CNA within past 24 months
Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program
Relevant medical military training
Completion of CNA coursework within past 24 months
Ability to perform Healthcare Technician duties
Ability to continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and report changes to registered nurses
Ability to maintain and test telemetry alarms and ensure proper operation of telemetry boxes
Every other weekend and every other holiday availability
Ability to work variable schedule (varies; 3-12 hour shifts/week)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers
Equal opportunity employment
Potential for growth and life-long careers