Monitor Technician

UW Health•Rockford, IL

52d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford. The Monitor Technician will work a full-time, 12-hour day/evening shift from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Additional compensation may include evening, night, and weekend shift differentials, overtime, and on-call pay. UW Health in northern Illinois offers a competitive pay and benefits package, including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, and tuition assistance. Employees can also benefit from an annual wellness reimbursement, on-site day care through UW Health Kids, and abundant career growth opportunities. The role is part of a strong shared governance structure with a commitment to employee voice.

Requirements

Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained.
Certification as a Nursing Assistant or completion of fundamentals of nursing course or a nurse who has completed RN or LPN Training in another country or previous experience with Cardiac Monitoring.
Must complete Monitor Technician training (Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation) course or pass the competency test before independent practice.
Basic Life Support/CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

Computer experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor patient cardiac rhythms.
Interpret and document cardiac rhythms.
Respond to alarms and notify appropriate personnel.
Maintain monitoring equipment and troubleshoot issues.
Complete Monitor Technician training (Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation) course or pass the competency test before independent practice.
Additional training for monitor technicians may be required to ensure competency.