Unit Technician - Monitor/VCM
Mankato, Minnesota
Unit Technicians assist with patient care to support the nursing practice of the unit under the direction of a registered nurse and/or licensed medical professional. Mayo Clinic is an academic medical center.
Posted Oct 2
- Shift and hours
- 8-hour shifts · Evening/night 8 hour Evening/Night40 hours per pay period
- Unit and setting
- Cardiac unit · Hospital Inpatients
- License
- RN license
- Term
- PermanentPart time
Do you qualify?
- Also asks
- Age 18 or older 18 years old and completion of 12 college credits -OR- High school diploma/ GED with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training or equivalent.
- Also asks
- 12 college credits, or high school diploma/GED with Nursing Assistant training or equivalent
- Also asks
- Basic computer knowledge and skills Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
- Also asks
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines required.
- Also asks
- Excellent organizational, communication, writing and listening skills Must demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, writing and listening skills.
- Also asks
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting and be flexible Ability to work effectively in a team setting and be flexible required.
- Also asks
- Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of medical terminology required.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Minnesota staff postingsMinnesota staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $55/hr, across 1,338 postings.
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical: multiple plan optionsMedical: Multiple plan options.
- BenefitsDental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverageDental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- BenefitsVision: affordable plan with national networkVision: Affordable plan with national network.
- BenefitsPre-tax savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expensesPre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- BenefitsRetirement: competitive retirement packageRetirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- 24/7 surveillance, analysis and interpretation of heart rhythm, blood pressure and continuous pulse oximetry
- Unit
- Emergency department
- Day to day
- Collaborates with nursing and consultants/providers when patient parameters are abnormal or critical The ED Technician collaborates with nursing and consultants/providers when patient parameters are abnormal or critical.
- Day to day
- Identifies and activates medical emergency response plans
- Day to day
- Lucas device procurement and application
- Day to day
- Performs ECGs
- Day to day
- Splinting
- Hours stated
- 8 hour Evening/Night
- Weekends
- Every other weekend Weekend Schedule Every other weekend/holiday
- Holidays
- Every other weekend/holiday Every other weekend/holiday
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.
Original listing
Posted on Mayo Clinic’s careers page.
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Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U. S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
Unit Technicians assist with patient care to support the nursing practice of the unit under the direction of a registered nurse and/or licensed medical professional. The Unit Technician carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel. The Cardiac Unit Technicians provide 24/7 continues surveillance, analysis and interpretation of patient’s heart rhythm patterns, blood pressure and continues pulse oximetry (spO2) for inpatients.
The ED Technician collaborates with nursing and consultants/providers when patient parameters are abnormal or critical. The ED Technician identifies and activates medical emergencies response plans (performs assigned duties, i.e. Lucas device procurement and application).
The ED Technician is responsible for performing ECGs and splinting along with other duties as assigned in the emergency department setting as directed by licensed medical personnel.
Qualifications
18 years old and completion of 12 college credits -OR- High school diploma/ GED with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training or equivalent.
Basic computer knowledge and skills required. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines required. Must demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, writing and listening skills. Ability to work effectively in a team setting and be flexible required. Knowledge of medical terminology required. BLS certification included in orientation program; successful completion required prior to first day in patient care.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
$19.92 -$27.33 / hour
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Part Time
Hours/Pay Period
40
Schedule Details
8 hour Evening/Night
Weekend Schedule
Every other weekend/holiday
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the 'EOE is the Law' . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Savannah Utesch
What's around it?
Mankato, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,132/mo
- Household income
- $66,873/yr, all local households, not nurse pay