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What they do
A Telemetry Technician operates EKG (electrocardiogram) equipment to monitor heart activity in a patient. Works closely with cardiologists to diagnose cardiovascular conditions and problems.
$43,286 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
ED Technician UW Health tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement United States, Illinois, Rockford 1401 East State Street (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026
Work Schedule:
90% FTE,7:00am-7:00pm working every other weekend and rotating holidays. You will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St. Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential Overtime On-call pay At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice Qualifications
No minimum education required.
High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred
Work Experience
No minimum experience required.
Computer experience. Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Certification as a Nursing Assistant, EMT, Completion of fundamentals of nursing course and be registered on the Illinois Department of Health Registry or a nurse who has complete RN or LPN training in another country, or RMA, AAMA, CCMA or NCCT certification. Required
Basic EKG and/or Phlebotomy. Preferred
Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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UW Northern Illinois benefits