Heart Rhythm Telemetry Specialist

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Telemetry Technician to join our Illinois team. You will perform telemetry monitoring to support diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions, attach leads, prepare the patient, and ensure valid ECG results.

The role requires a high school diploma, ECG interpretation coursework, and CPR - Basic Life Support. You will collaborate with clinicians, maintain equipment, monitor multiple screens, and report findings to physicians.

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Successful completion of ECG interpretation coursework
• CPR - Basic Life Support

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.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

ECG interpretation

CPR - Basic Life Support

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Telemetry Technician to join our Illinois team. You will perform telemetry monitoring to support diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions, attach leads, prepare the patient, and ensure valid ECG results.

The role requires a high school diploma, ECG interpretation coursework, and CPR - Basic Life Support. You will collaborate with clinicians, maintain equipment, monitor multiple screens, and report findings to physicians.