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Telemetry Technician-Centralized Monitor Room Part Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine

Huntley (IL)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

28 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Telemetry Technician to join their team. This role involves performing telemetry monitoring to support the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ECG interpretation and Basic Life Support certification. You'll be responsible for attaching electrode lead lines, monitoring multiple patients, and ensuring accurate documentation of ECG readings. In addition to a supportive work environment, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package to enhance your well-being and provide security during unexpected life events.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Support for physical and emotional well-being
Resources for financial well-being

Qualifications

  • High School diploma and successful completion of ECG interpretation coursework required.
  • Must have Basic Life Support certification (CPR).

Responsibilities

  • Attaches electrode lead lines and prepares skin for valid ECG results.
  • Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors to identify arrhythmias.
  • Maintains ECG equipment and forwards results to the physician.

Skills

ECG interpretation
Telemetry monitoring
Basic Life Support (CPR)

Education

High School diploma
ECG interpretation coursework

Job description

Description

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.

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