Telemetry Tech – Centralized Monitor Room (Part-Time)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Telemetry Technician for the Centralized Monitor Room on a part-time schedule. You will monitor telemetry, attach leads, and document ECG readings while ensuring accurate results and timely communication with physicians.

This role requires ECG interpretation coursework and CPR/BLS certification, with a 24-hour-per-week commitment across two 12-hour day shifts, including every other weekend and holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• CPR Basic Life Support certification required.
• ECG interpretation coursework completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Attaches electrode lead lines to proper body areas based on type of test ordered.
• Prepares skin and surroundings to ensure valid results.
• Obtains and documents ECG readings as directed.
• Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
• Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
• Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintains ECG equipment and supplies.

Skills

CPR - BLS

Education

ECG interpretation coursework

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Telemetry Technician for the Centralized Monitor Room on a part-time schedule. You will monitor telemetry, attach leads, and document ECG readings while ensuring accurate results and timely communication with physicians.

This role requires ECG interpretation coursework and CPR/BLS certification, with a 24-hour-per-week commitment across two 12-hour day shifts, including every other weekend and holiday rotations.