Monitor Technician

SwedishAmerican Hospital; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening/night differential

On-site daycare

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford is seeking qualified nursing support staff to join its night shift team. The position offers full-time hours with 12-hour shifts from 7:00pm to 7:00am and differentials for evening and weekend work.

Ideal candidates will provide CNA-level care or have a nursing background, hold Basic Life Support certification, and be prepared for on-site training including monitor technician competencies.

Qualifications

• Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant or completion of fundamentals of nursing course or a nurse who has completed RN or LPN Training in another country or previous experience with Cardiac Monitoring.
• Must complete Monitor Technician training (Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation) course or pass the competency test before independent practice.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification required.

Skills

Computer experience

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification or fundamentals of nursing training

RN/LPN training or foreign credential with cardiac monitoring

Monitor Technician training / competency test

Basic Life Support/CPR Certification

Job description

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, eve/night
• 3 (12) hour shift, 7:00pm-7:00am
• You will work at the UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford!

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required

Work Experience

• Computer experience. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant or completion of fundamentals of nursing course or a nurse who has completed RN or LPN Training in another country or previous experience with Cardiac Monitoring. Required
• Must complete Monitor Technician training (Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation) course or pass the competency test before independent practice. Additional training for monitor technicians may be required to ensure competency. Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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