Telemetry / Monitor Technician Job ID 325494 Location US-IL-Chicago Experience (Years) 1 Category Clinical - Tele Tech Street Address 516 South Loomis Street Company Rush Specialty Hospital Position Type Full Time-12 Hour Shift Days Overview

Rush Specialty Hospital
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital + Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Chicago

 

Telemetry Technician / EKG Monitor Technician

 

Hours: Full Time, 12hr shifts, Day Shift 

 

Pay: $21.51-$26.22 per hour

based on years of experience
plus shift differentials for weekend shifts 

 

 

Why work for Rush Specialty Hospital? We are committed to your growth and success!

Clinical Advancement Programs with bonus incentivesWork jointly with an interdisciplinary team, consisting of registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and physicians.Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.Short and Long Term Disability.Personal and Family Medical Leave.

 

 

Responsibilities

You will assume responsibility for continuously watching and ensuring appropriate and timely responses to alarms. Verifying correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms and artifact; maintaining EKG monitor alarms and responding to all alarms as needed.

Continuously observing all monitors assigned and responding to alarms promptly and appropriately.Completing EKG interpretations including: rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QTI, QTc, ST segment, wave form alterations, and rhythm interpretation.Ensuring strip interpretations are validated by RN. Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies on education platform within 30 days of start date in position and pass other tests/competencies as required by Select Medical.

Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:

High school diploma or equivalent.Preferred background as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)*, Licensed Paramedic or RN nursing student with EKG training  (*LPNs are limited to working as telemetry tech only.) Additional Data

 

*Free employee parking*

 

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.