Monitor Technician-Central Telemetry Part Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a part-time Monitor Technician in Palos Park, IL. The role involves the continuous monitoring of cardiac patients and requires effective communication and basic computer skills. Candidates must also have a high school diploma, completion of ECG coursework, or relevant experience.

This position demands day shift availability with alternating weekends and holidays. Benefits include a broad range of offerings that enhance employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of ECG interpretation coursework or 1 year of previous cardiac monitoring experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac monitors of patients.
• Identify abnormal and normal rhythms, report changes promptly.
• Maintain accurate records.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

ECG interpretation coursework or 1 year cardiac monitoring experience

CPR – Basic Life Support

Job description

Description

This position requires successful completion of ECG interpretation coursework or 1 year of previous cardiac monitoring experience.

Monitor Technician, 12 hours reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• The central telemetry monitor technician is responsible for continuously monitoring the cardiac monitors of patients, identifying abnormal and normal rhythms, prompt reporting of cardiac rhythm and rate changes, and accurate record keeping. Must possess effective communication skills. Must have basic computer skills.

This position is part-time, 48 hours per pay period, day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with alternating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Successful completion of ECG interpretation coursework or 1 year of previous cardiac monitoring experience
• CPR – Basic Life Support

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position)

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.