Monitor Tech, Cardiac Telemetry - Part-Time

UChicago Medicine; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital seeks a Monitor Technician for the Cardiac Telemetry unit. The role ensures continuous telemetry and timely alerting of changes, with on-site work in the Chicagoland area.

Part-Time (0.6 FTE) and night shifts support patient care, with responsibilities including monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with RNs to maintain patient safety and accurate rhythm management.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Read and write and perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• Completed training including basic rhythm strip interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains responsibility for monitor count.
• Alerts RN of any change in patient rhythm.
• Maintains constant observation of all monitors for rhythm changes and responds as appropriate.
• Reviews alarm settings every shift for each patient.
• Documents on monitor screen location of patients offline.
• Maintains census for each shift with patient name, room number, rhythm, rate, assigned RN.

Skills

Rhythm strip interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Documentation

Alerting nursing staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Monitor Technician in the Cardiac Telemetry unit. Here, you will ensure that patients are maintained on continuous telemetry. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Under the leadership of the Manager/Supervisor of Patient Care Services provides technical/clerical support to assist in the delivery of quality care to patients. This involves technical/clerical duties which will facilitate the Patient Care Center operations including routine management of the telemetry room functions and documentation, interpretation of rhythm strips, ensure proper management and maintenance of telemetry equipment, ensure quality patient care through diligent maintenance of continuous telemetry as required by physician order or patient need, and prompt staff notification of dysrhythmias.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains responsibility for monitor count
• Alerts RN of any change in patient rhythm
• Maintains constant observation of all monitors for any rhythm changes and responds as appropriate
• Reviews alarm settings every shift for each patient
• Documents on monitor screen location of patients offline
• Maintains census for each shift with patient name, room number, rhythm, rate, assigned RN

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Read and write and perform simple arithmetic calculations
• Successfully completed training which includes basic rhythm strip interpretation

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous monitor technician or paramedic training

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Part-Time (0.6)
• Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Room
• CBA Code: SEIU

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Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine .