Telemetry Technician CDH Telemetry Part Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Telemetry Technician to join their team. This part-time role involves monitoring patients' heart conditions through telemetry, ensuring accurate data collection, and providing vital support in identifying arrhythmias. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in ECG interpretation and CPR certification, along with a commitment to patient care and safety. Join a compassionate team that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your well-being.

Benefits

Wide range of benefits

Tools for improving well-being

Qualifications

• High School diploma and ECG interpretation coursework required.
• CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Attaches electrode lead lines for tests and prepares skin for valid results.
• Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors and identifies arrhythmias.
• Maintains ECG equipment and documents readings as directed.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

ECG interpretation

Patient surveillance

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Education

High School diploma

ECG interpretation coursework

Job description

Description

Part time Nights 0.6 FTE, 7pm-7:30am

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

Performs telemetry monitoring to provide data for the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions.

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.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma
• Successful completion of ECG interpretation coursework
• CPR – Basic Life Support

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefitssection to learn more.