Telemetry Technician

HSHS Medical Group; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

HSHS St. John's Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Technician to join our Cardiology unit in Springfield, IL. The role involves monitoring telemetry, working with nurses to ensure patient safety, and supporting cardiology care during night shifts.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CNA or LPN, BLS, and EKG training within set timelines. The position offers a 36-hour weekly schedule on nights.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA or LPN certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Cardiac technology certification preferred.
• 12-lead EKG training within 3 months of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Observe telemetry monitors and report abnormalities to nursing staff.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure patient safety on cardiology ward.
• Work night shift schedule of 7pm–7am as part of a 36 hrs/wk rotation.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Cardiac technology certification (preferred)

12-lead EKG training within 3 months of hire (required)

Job description

Pay Range: $17.00 - $23.80. A 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: Nights, 36 hrs/wk, 7pm-7am

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 (required)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Throughout 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!

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.

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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.

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote.