Telemetry Technician

SJS HSHS St. John's Hospital; Springfield (IL); On-site; CAD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO

Retirement benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

HSHS St. John's Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Technician to join the Cardiology unit. You will monitor telemetry displays and work closely with nurses to maintain patient safety and timely response to alarms.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, CNA or LPN certification, BLS, and basic EKG training. Prior telemetry or medical field experience is preferred. This on-site role requires day schedule, 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year telemetry experience preferred; 2 years in medical field preferred.
• CNA or LPN certification required; BLS required; basic EKG training within 3 months.
• Cardiac technology certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry displays and alarms for accuracy and safety.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to maintain patient safety.
• Respond promptly to critical alarms and document findings.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Team collaboration

Patient safety focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

HSHS St. John's Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Technician to join our Cardiology unit. Telemetry Technicians observe telemetry monitors and work collaboratively with nursing staff to ensure consistent patient safety.

Location & Schedule

Department: Cardiology

Core Function: Nursing Support

Schedule: Days, 36 hrs/wk, 7am-7pm

Facility: St. John's Hospital Clinic

Location: Springfield, IL

Compensation that aligns with your experience

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Education & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED- Required

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year of Telemetry experience preferred
• 2 years of experience in the medical field preferred

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Certification in cardiac technology by the American Cardiology Association- Preferred
• Successfully complete basic EKG training at the first offering and 16 hours of 12-lead EKG training within 3 months of hire-Required

Benefits

HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health.

Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Workplace Policies

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Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 11,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

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HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.