Monitor Tech, Cardiac Telemetry - Part-Time, Night

UChicago Medicine; Harvey (IL); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 45 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

UChicago Medicine is seeking a part-time Monitor Technician to join their Cardiac Telemetry unit. This 100% onsite position requires constant observation of patient monitors, alerting RNs of any rhythm changes, and maintaining detailed patient census each shift.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma, active AHA BLS certification, and training in rhythm strip interpretation. The role is vital for ensuring safe patient monitoring and reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Maintains responsibility for monitor count.
• Alerts RN of any change in patient rhythm.
• Maintains constant observation of all monitors for rhythm changes.
• Reviews alarm settings for each patient every shift.
• Documents monitor screen location of patients offline.
• Maintains census for each shift with patient details.

Connaissances

Basic arithmetic calculations

Basic rhythm strip interpretation

BLS certification

Formation

High school graduate or equivalent

Description du poste

Overview

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. This is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities

• 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

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Requirements

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. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.