Description •This position will work 24 hours per week working 2 12-hour shifts from 7am to 730pm with a every other weekend rotation and holiday rotation . The Telemetry Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, 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. Performs telemetry monitoring to provide data for the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions.

Responsibilities:

Attaches electrode lead lines to proper body areas based on type of test ordered. Prepares skin and surroundings to ensure valid results. Obtains and documents ECG readings as directed. Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors. Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately. Identifies and corrects for artifacts. Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation. Maintains ECG equipment and supplies.

Qualifications Required:

High School diploma Successful completion of ECG interpretation coursework CPR - Basic Life Support Equal Opportunity 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. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.

Exception:

New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

Qualifications:

Required:

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