Telemetry Technician-Full-time Nights

Northwestern Medicine; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Telemetry Technician to join their team. The role requires adherence to ethical standards and involves monitoring telemetry to assist in diagnosing heart conditions, as well as maintaining equipment and ensuring the accuracy of readings. Suitable candidates should have a high school diploma and CPR certification.

Benefits

Wide range of benefits for employee well-being

Qualifications

• Successful completion of ECG interpretation coursework is required.
• CPR certification is also necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry for heart condition diagnosis and treatment.
• Identify and correct artifacts and arrhythmias.
• Maintain ECG equipment and document readings.

Skills

Basic Life Support

ECG interpretation

Education

High School diploma

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.