Telemetry Technician

Hospital Sisters Health System • Springfield, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Telemetry Technicians observe telemetry monitors and work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to provide safe patient care. Accountable for providing direct and non-direct patient care according to their scope of practice. Understands and reacts effectively to the unique need of all patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Successfully complete basic EKG training at the first offering and 16 hours of 12-lead EKG training within 3 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of Telemetry experience preferred
• 2 years of experience in the medical field preferred
• Certification in cardiac technology by the American Cardiology Association

Responsibilities

• Observe telemetry monitors
• Work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to provide safe patient care
• Provide direct and non-direct patient care according to their scope of practice
• Understand and react effectively to the unique needs of all patients

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• ID theft coverage
• Colleague rewards and recognition program
• Discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED