Telemetry & EKG Health Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Support Technician at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. The role combines IV line insertion assistance, phlebotomy, 12‑lead EKG, and continuous telemetry observation for critically ill patients.

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date. Time‑in‑grade rules apply for current federal employees. Telemetry interpretation certification is preferred; transcripts required for education-based qualification.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes applying anatomy/physiology knowledge to support direct patient care.
• Experience with phlebotomy, EKG, CPR and reporting vital signs.
• Transcripts or education documentation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide non‑licensed nursing support including IV line insertion assistance.
• Perform phlebotomy, 12‑lead EKG monitoring and telemetry observation.
• Enter patient data into medical records and assist with standard care activities.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Telemetry interpretation

CPR

Patient care support

Education

Graduate education (related to nursing/clinical care)

Tools

Medical equipment handling

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Support Technician at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. The role combines IV line insertion assistance, phlebotomy, 12‑lead EKG, and continuous telemetry observation for critically ill patients.

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date. Time‑in‑grade rules apply for current federal employees. Telemetry interpretation certification is preferred; transcripts required for education-based qualification.