Telemetry Monitor Technician Full Time Rotating Shifts Days/Nights

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician for full-time rotating shifts. The role involves continuous cardiac monitoring and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure patient safety. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in healthcare, with strong communication skills being essential.

Qualifications

• Passing score on advanced arrhythmia detection within 6 weeks of hire.
• Experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Continuous cardiac surveillance for up to 48 patients.
• Alarm management in collaboration with bedside nurses.
• Documentation of cardiac monitor strips for patient records.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Telemetry Monitor Technician Full Time Rotating Shifts Days/Nights

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Job Description

The Telemetry Monitor Technician position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards.

The purpose of Centralized Telemetry is to provide an extra layer of cardiac monitoring and safety to patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring. Trained monitor technicians will provide this surveillance from the Central Telemetry Monitoring Center, notifying nurses of any rhythm changes.

Responsibilities

• Continuous cardiac surveillance for up to 48 patients per monitor technician, including interpretation, documentation, and quality assurance of EKG rhythms.
• Alarm management in collaboration with bedside nurses, maintaining alarms at all times.
• Documentation of cardiac monitor strips for patient records, including timely printing, interpretation, and reporting of rhythms.
• Admission and discharge of patients into the cardiac monitoring system per physician’s orders, ensuring correct setup and removal of telemetry equipment.
• Regular review of telemetry necessity every 24 hours, with communication to nurses and physicians regarding ongoing need.

Additional Functions

• Maintenance and cleaning of telemetry equipment and supplies, reporting damaged equipment.
• Providing education on arrhythmia detection and orientation to new personnel.

Qualifications

Required:

• Passing score on advanced arrhythmia detection within 6 weeks of hire
• High School diploma
• Experience in healthcare
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred:

• Graduate of a cardiovascular tech program or paramedic course
• Experience with cardiac monitoring via a Central Telemetry system

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. Background checks are performed for employment consideration, with convictions reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Benefits are offered to support employee well-being.