Telemetry, IV & EKG Care Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL, seeks a non-licensed nursing team member to assist with telemetry monitoring, IV line insertion, phlebotomy, and 12-lead EKG, while providing continuous observation of critically ill patients.

The role emphasizes patient care support, safe equipment use, and accurate record keeping within the nursing service; preferred candidates have telemetry interpretation experience and health-related education.

Qualifications

• At least one year of telemetry interpretation experience.
• Direct patient care experience with basic medical procedures preferred.
• Experience with phlebotomy, EKG, and CPR is required or preferred.
• 4 years of college with 24 semester hours in health-related courses or related education may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform IV line insertion, phlebotomy, and 12-lead EKG.
• Provide continuous observation of telemetry monitoring rhythms for critically ill patients.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Document patient information and vital signs in medical records.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Phlebotomy

EKG

IV line insertion

CPR

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in health-related courses

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL, seeks a non-licensed nursing team member to assist with telemetry monitoring, IV line insertion, phlebotomy, and 12-lead EKG, while providing continuous observation of critically ill patients.

The role emphasizes patient care support, safe equipment use, and accurate record keeping within the nursing service; preferred candidates have telemetry interpretation experience and health-related education.