*Monitor Tech - Telemetry

Part-Time, Day 12-Hour Shift with rotating weekends at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors.
• Meets the communication needs of the department.
• Transcribes physician orders in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system.
• Verifies that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and completed.
• Prepares and compiles records in the ER.
• Orders supplies for the unit and prepares and completes each patient's chart for necessary forms on a daily basis.
• Assists nursing staff with indirect patient care duties without distraction from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.
• May provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the RN within the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant if:
  • Possesses active CNA certification;
  • Demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills;
  • Is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent or related experience (required for all new hires effective April 2014).
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire (must maintain current).
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire (must maintain current).
• Six months of previous experience in Healthcare or as a Monitor Technician.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefit options.

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $17.54 to $25.40 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.