Cardiac Telemetry Technician (ECG Monitoring)

Northwestern Medicine; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 38,572 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor heart conditions and perform ECG-related tasks. The schedule includes two 12-hour shifts per week (7p–7:30a), with every other weekend and rotating holidays.

You will review ECG readings, identify arrhythmias, correct artifacts, and forward results to the physician. A high school diploma, ECG interpretation coursework, and CPR/BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Proof of successful completion of ECG interpretation coursework
• CPR – Basic Life Support via the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Attaches electrode lead lines to proper body areas based on type of test ordered.
• Prepares skin and surroundings to ensure valid results.
• Obtains and documents ECG readings as directed.
• Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
• Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
• Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintains ECG equipment and supplies.

Education

High School diploma

ECG interpretation coursework

CPR – Basic Life Support

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor heart conditions and perform ECG-related tasks. The schedule includes two 12-hour shifts per week (7p–7:30a), with every other weekend and rotating holidays.

You will review ECG readings, identify arrhythmias, correct artifacts, and forward results to the physician. A high school diploma, ECG interpretation coursework, and CPR/BLS certification are required.