Telemetry Technician, Full-time, Days

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Health is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Telemetry Monitor Technician to support clinical teams by monitoring patients’ cardiac rhythms and communicating changes in patient status promptly. This is a full-time, onsite position in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. The schedule consists of three 12-hour day shifts per week, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with every-third-weekend and rotating-holiday coverage. No prior experience is required; telemetry education and competency training are provided. Candidates must complete the education and competency requirements within 6–12 weeks of hire.

The role supports patient safety and care by continuously monitoring cardiac telemetry, documenting rhythm observations, alerting nursing staff to rhythm changes or equipment issues, and collaborating with registered nurses and other healthcare team members. The position also involves maintaining telemetry equipment inventory and handling confidential patient information professionally.

Advocate Health describes its Total Rewards as including benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, retirement offerings, and career-development programs. Eligibility for specific programs may depend on employment status or FTE.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to successfully complete telemetry education and competency requirements within 6–12 weeks of hire.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, twist, and lift throughout the workday.
• Functional hearing, vision, and communication abilities.
• Ability to safely operate monitoring equipment and related technology.
• Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards.

Nice To Haves

• Previous exposure to healthcare, customer service, monitoring, or clerical work; not required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry systems for assigned patients.
• Promptly notify nursing staff of changes in a patient’s heart rhythm.
• Record and document patient heart rhythms hourly and whenever changes occur.
• Run telemetry strips according to established policies and procedures.
• Alert nursing staff when telemetry signals are interrupted or equipment requires attention.
• Maintain daily inventory of telemetry transmitters and lead wires.
• Handle confidential patient information with professionalism and discretion.
• Collaborate with registered nurses and other healthcare team members to support quality patient care.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career-development programs.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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