Telemetry Technician-Centralized Monitor Room Casual Nights

Northwestern Medicine; Huntley (IL); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Northwestern Medicine in Huntley, Illinois, is seeking a Telemetry Technician responsible for monitoring heart conditions. The role involves attaching electrode lead lines, obtaining ECG readings, and recognizing any patient distress. Candidates must have a High School diploma, complete ECG interpretation coursework, and hold a CPR certification. This position offers various benefits to support employee well-being and may include sign-on bonus eligibility for certain candidates.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Successful completion of ECG interpretation coursework is necessary.
• CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsabilités

• Attaches electrode lead lines to body areas based on tests.
• 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 distress.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
• Edits and forwards results to attending physician.
• Maintains ECG equipment and supplies.

Formation

High School diploma

Successful completion of ECG interpretation coursework

CPR – Basic Life Support

Description du poste

Description

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 equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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 our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.