Telemetry Technician

HSHS Medical Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Education Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

HSHS Medical Group seeks a Telemetry Technician for the Cardiology unit in Springfield, IL. The onsite role offers 36 hours weekly, daytime shifts 7am-7pm at St. John's Hospital. You will monitor telemetry and work with nurses to safeguard patients.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, CNA or LPN certification, BLS, and telemetry experience is preferred. Join a caring team dedicated to patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA or LPN certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year telemetry experience preferred; 2 years medical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe telemetry monitors and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure patient safety.
• Support Cardiology unit operations and patient care in assigned shifts.
• Document observations and assist with routine bedside tasks.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Nursing support

Patient safety

EKG training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA or LPN certification

Job description

## Telemetry TechnicianApply: Onsite: Springfield, IL: Full time: Posted Today: R1038848**Pay Range:**$17.00 - $23.80A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.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. 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**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-RequiredScheduled Weekly Hours:36Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ 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 healthcare 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. **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!* Other benefits include: 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!