Telemetry Technician | Day Shift | Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Hugh Chatham Health; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Telemetry training

Rotating weekends

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to support our clinical teams by monitoring patients' cardiac rhythms and communicating changes in status. This on-site role is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL (1901 S. Meyers Road) with three 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) and rotating weekends.

No prior experience is required; telemetry education and competency training are provided to help you succeed in a fast-paced hospital environment and start a healthcare career.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to complete telemetry education and competency requirements within 6–12 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry systems for assigned patients.
• Notify nursing staff promptly of heart rhythm changes.
• Record and document heart rhythms hourly and on changes.
• Run telemetry strips per established policies and procedures.
• Alert staff when telemetry signals are interrupted or equipment needs attention.
• Maintain daily inventory of telemetry transmitters and lead wires.
• Handle confidential patient information with professionalism and discretion.
• Collaborate with registered nurses and the healthcare team to support patient care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department 12525 TeleHealth: System Nursing - Central Telemetry

Department 12525 TeleHealth: System Nursing - Central Telemetry

Status Full time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information every 3rd weekend and rotating holiday schedule

Pay Range $20.80 - $31.20

Telemetry Monitor Technician Oakbrook Terrace, IL 1901 S. Meyers Road

Join Our Team and Play a Vital Role in Patient Care

Advocate Health is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Telemetry Monitor Technician to support our clinical teams by monitoring patients' cardiac rhythms and ensuring timely communication of changes in patient status. This role is ideal for individuals interested in healthcare careers and offers valuable experience in a fast-paced hospital environment.

No prior experience is required. We provide telemetry education and competency training to help you succeed in this role.

Position Highlights

• Full-time, onsite position
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Every third weekend rotation
• Rotating holiday schedule
• Comprehensive on-the-job telemetry training provided
• Great opportunity to start or grow a healthcare career

What You'll Do

• Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry systems for assigned patients.
• Promptly notify nursing staff of any changes in a patients' heart rhythm.
• Record and document patient heart rhythms on an hourly basis and whenever changes occur.
• Run telemetry strips according to established policies and procedures.
• Alert nursing staff when telemetry signals are interrupted or equipment requires attention.
• Maintain daily inventory of telemetry transmitters and lead wires.
• Handle confidential patient information with professionalism and discretion.
• Collaborate closely with registered nurses and other members of the healthcare team to support quality patient care.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to successfully complete telemetry education and competency requirements within 6-12 weeks of hire.

Experience

• No prior healthcare experience required.
• Previous exposure to healthcare, customer service, monitoring, or clerical work is a plus but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, twist, and lift throughout the workday.
• Functional hearing, vision, and communication abilities.
• Ability to safely operate monitoring equipment and related technology.
• Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards.

Why Join Advocate Health?

• Gain valuable experience in a hospital setting.
• Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals.
• Receive specialized telemetry monitoring training.
• Make a direct impact on patient safety and care outcomes.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule with only three shifts per week.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.