Telemetry Monitor Technician, Part-Time Nights

Telemetry Monitor Technician, Part-Time Nights

The Telemetry Monitor Technician position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The purpose of Centralized Telemetry is to provide an extra layer of cardiac monitoring and safety to all patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring. Trained monitor technicians will provide this surveillance from the Central Telemetry Monitoring Center. Notification of any changes in the patient's rhythm will communicated to the patient's nurse.

Responsibilities:

• Continuous cardiac surveillance for up to 48 patients per monitor technician.
• Alarm management – per alarm management protocol notification of rhythm changes to care giver.
• Provides documentation of interpreted cardiac monitor strip for patient record.
• Admission and Discharge of patients into the cardiac monitoring system per physicians order.
• Review of 24hour disclosure to evaluate need for continuing telemetry monitoring.

Additional Functions:

• Maintenance of telemetry equipment and supplies.
• Provide expertise and education to nurses on arrhythmia detection.
• Provide orientation for new personnel.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Passing score on advanced arrhythmia detection within 6 weeks of hire.
• High School diploma.
• Experience within healthcare.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred:

• Graduate of cardiovascular tech program or paramedic course.
• Experience in cardiac monitoring via a Central Telemetry system.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.