Monitor Tech, Cardiac Telemetry - Part-Time, Night

University of Chicago Medicine; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Monitor Technician to join the Cardiac Telemetry unit at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in the greater Chicagoland area. This 100% onsite night shift role ensures patients remain on continuous telemetry and requires based in the Chicagoland area.

Under supervision, you will monitor rhythm strips, maintain telemetry equipment, document findings, and promptly notify staff of dysrhythmias to support high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Read and write and perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• Training which includes 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 appropriately.
• 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.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Rhythm strip interpretation

Job description

Monitor Tech, Cardiac Telemetry - Part-Time, Night

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospitalas a Monitor Technicianin 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
• Job Type/FTE: Part-Time (0.6)
• Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department:Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Room

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

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.