Monitor Technician-Central Telemetry Part Time Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Monitor Technician-Central Telemetry for rotating, part-time coverage. The role monitors cardiac rhythms, reports changes, and maintains accurate records; basic computer skills and effective communication are essential.

This position handles 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE) with day and night shifts, alternating weekends and holidays. Salary range is $18.48 to $24.95 per hour; CPR-BLS certification is required or ECG interpretation coursework completed.

Qualifications

• ECG interpretation coursework completed or 1 year of previous cardiac monitoring experience
• CPR – Basic Life Support certification
• Excellent communication and basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac monitors, identify rhythms, report rhythm/rate changes, and maintain accurate records; communicate effectively

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Job description

Monitor Technician-Central Telemetry Part Time Rotating

• Part-time
• Hours Per Week / FTE: 24 hrs/wk - 0.6 FTE
• Job Shift: Rotating
• Salary Range Minimum : $18.48
• Salary Range Maximum: $24.95
• Compensation: USD 18.48 - USD 24.95 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

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

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The 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, rotating day shift and night shift.

Day shift hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., night shift hours are 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. with alternating weekends and holidays.

Required:

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

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.

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‑based 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.

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