Telemetry Technician Part Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

13d • $18 - $26

About The Position

The Telemetry Technician reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role performs telemetry monitoring to provide data used in diagnosing and treating heart conditions. The position is part-time, nights, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every other weekend scheduled, at 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE). Candidates must successfully complete the required CDH Monitor Technician Exam before the interview. The exam includes multiple-choice questions and cardiac rhythm measurement and interpretation.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Successful completion of ECG interpretation coursework.
• CPR – Basic Life Support.
• Successful completion of the required CDH Monitor Technician Exam before the interview, including multiple-choice questions and cardiac rhythm measurement and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document telemetry rhythm strips as directed.
• Identify significant rhythm changes, including lethal arrhythmias, and escalate them promptly and appropriately.
• Use EPIC for necessary documentation as a telemetry monitor technician.
• Escalate telemetry-related concerns, such as low battery levels, artifact, or telemetry leads being off, through the established escalation pathway.
• Communicate telemetry-related information with interdisciplinary team partners.
• Perform continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
• Assist bedside staff with troubleshooting monitoring equipment.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED