Telemetry Technician Part Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Winfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Part Time Nights, 7pm-7am with every other weekend. At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Requirements

High School diploma
Successful completion of ECG interpretation coursework
CPR – Basic Life Support

Nice To Haves

Candidates must successfully complete the required CDH Monitor Technician Exam prior to the interview. The exam includes multiple-choice questions as well as cardiac rhythm measurement and interpretation

Responsibilities

Performs telemetry monitoring to provide data for the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions.
Obtains and documents telemetry rhythm strips as directed
Identifies significant rhythm changes such as lethal arrythmias and escalates promptly and appropriately
Utilizes EPIC for necessary documentation as a telemetry monitor technician.
Escalates telemetry related (examples: low battery levels, artifact, telemetry leads off, etc.) concerns utilizing the established escalation pathway
Communicates telemetry related information with partners of the interdisciplinary team
Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors
Assists the bedside staff troubleshoot monitoring equipment