Telemetry Technician - Per Diem Nights

Rush Specialty Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

Company-paid parking

401k eligibility

Job summary

RUSH Specialty Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks a Telemetry Technician for per diem night shifts. You will continuously monitor patient telemetry, verify rhythms, and respond to alarms to support critical care patients.

The role requires EKG interpretation skills, quick decision-making, and collaboration with RNs. Per diem arrangements include a supportive orientation, opportunities for advancement, and benefits such as company-paid parking.

Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies within 30 days of start date.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor vital signs and interpret basic rhythms.
• Ability to respond promptly and accurately to alarms with RN validation.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor patient telemetry and respond to alarms.
• Verify identification of basic and lethal rhythms and artifact.
• Maintain EKG monitor alarms and ensure timely responses to alerts.
• Perform EKG interpretations including rhythm and QT measurements.
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Alarm response

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telemetry monitors

Job description

Position: Telemetry Technician

Location: Chicago, IL

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 12 hour shifts, Nights

Compensation: $24 per hour plus shift differential for night and/or weekend shifts

RUSH Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Telemetry Technicians play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Ease the Burden: Company paid parking
• You will assume responsibility for continuously watching and ensuring appropriate and timely responses to alarms. Verifying correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms and artifact; maintaining EKG monitor alarms and responding to all alarms as needed.
• Continuously observing all monitors assigned and responding to alarms promptly and appropriately.
• Completing EKG interpretations including: rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QTI, QTc, ST segment, wave form alterations, and rhythm interpretation.
• Ensuring strip interpretations are validated by RN.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies on education platform within 30 days of start date in position and pass other tests/competencies as required by Select Medical.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred background as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)*, Licensed Paramedic or RN nursing student with EKG training (*LPNs are limited to working as telemetry tech only.)