Centralized Monitor Tech

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); Remote; USD 26.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OSF HealthCare is seeking Central Monitor Technicians to provide centralized cardiac surveillance across facilities within our digital care environment. The role requires rapid rhythm recognition, real-time communication, and strict adherence to escalation protocols.

You will work in a virtual monitoring setting supporting patient safety and quality outcomes. Qualifications include a high school diploma, BLS within 90 days, and EKG/Telemetry rhythm interpretation training.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• OSF-approved EKG/Telemetry Rhythm Interpretation Training and certification within established timelines.
• Strong computer and Microsoft software skills; clear communication.

Aufgaben

• Provide centralized, cardiac surveillance across facilities.
• Observe, interpret, and prioritize rhythm changes.
• Escalate issues per standardized protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-facility care teams and digital support teams.

Kenntnisse

Computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/ GED

Associate degree in healthcare or related field

Tools

EMR systems

Telemetry platforms

Enterprise communication systems

Jobbeschreibung

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Expected pay for this position is $18.85 - $21.21/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

*2.25 3rd shift differential**

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: Central Monitor Technicians are specialty-trained members of the Patient Care Team who provide centralized, Ministry-wide cardiac surveillance for patients receiving cardiac monitoring across multiple facilities and care areas. Virtual Central Monitor Technicians will observe, interpret, prioritize, and elevate rhythm changes for a high-volume and clinically diverse patient population. This role requires rapid rhythm recognition, sound judgment with limited direct patient context, real-time communication with cross-facility care teams, and consistent adherence to standardized escalation protocols. Central Monitor Technicians use telemetry platforms, electronic medical records, and enterprise communication systems to support patient safety, continuity of care, and quality outcomes across the OSF HealthCare digital care environment. Work is performed in a virtual centralized monitoring environment and requires collaboration with nursing leaders, bedside care teams, providers, and digital care support teams across assigned facilities.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma/ GED

Experience:

• Successful completion of Centralized Monitor Unit-specific onboarding and multi-patient centralized monitoring orientation within established departmental timelines.

Licensure/ Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of OSF-approved EKG/Telemetry Rhythm Interpretation Training and certification within established departmental timelines.

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and concisely in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication systems with care teams at facilities the technician may not physically work within.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Associate degree in a healthcare-related field

Experience:

• Experience utilizing electronic medical records and enterprise cardiac monitoring systems.
• Previous centralized monitoring or multi-facility telemetry experience strongly preferred.
• Previous bedside telemetry, cardiac monitoring, or patient care experience.
• Six months or more of customer service experience.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.