Monitor Tech- Telemetry

Prime Healthcare Services; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

St. Mary’s Hospital – Kankakee, part of Prime Healthcare Services, is seeking a Monitor Tech to support the Telemetry department during the night shift. This role performs indirect patient care, monitors rhythms, and assists nursing staff under RN supervision.

Qualifications include High School Diploma, Dysrhythmia Interpretation certificate, BLS, and at least six months healthcare experience. This part-time night position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required for all new hires.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire.
• Six months of previous experience in healthcare or as Monitor Technician.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors.
• Transcribe physician orders in absence of CPOE/EMR.
• Verify that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and completed.
• Prepare patient charts and supplies for the unit; assist nursing as needed.
• May provide CNA-level care under RN supervision if criteria met.

Skills

Dysrhythmia Interpretation

BLS Certification

Healthcare Experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

BLS (AHA) Certification

Job description

Overview

Department: Telemetry

Schedule: PT Nights; 5p-5a

Facility: St Mary's, Kankakee

Why Join St. Mary's Kankakee?

• Join an award-winning community hospital that is part of the nationally recognized Prime Healthcare network, providing employees with the stability and resources of a large health system
• Access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, designed to support employees at every stage of their careers.
• Take advantage of tuition reimbursement programs, continuing education opportunities, and specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform.

Interview Process:

• Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds
• One interview with quick decision‑making
• Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability
• Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly!

Responsibilities

The Monitor Tech is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors. Meets the communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system. Verifies that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and done. Prepares and complies records in the ER. Orders supplies for the unit and prepares and completes each patient's chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis. Able to assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring. *Note: May provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the RN within scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.

2. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current

3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

4. Six months previous experience in Healthcare or as Monitor Technician

Pay Transparency

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.96 to $24.56 The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf