Telemetry Technician - Central Telemetry

Hiring Department: Central Telemetry

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1029355

FTE: Two Openings which includes 1 part-time 50% FTE and 1 full-time100% FTE

Two Work Schedules: Part-Time 50% FTE Days 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with rotating weekends

Full-Time 100% FTE Nights 11:00 pm - 7:30 am with rotating weekends

# of Positions: 2

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: 2/7/2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $24.83 - 38.41 / Hourly Wage

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

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UI Health is seeking two (2) Electrocardiographic (ECG) Technician (Central Telemetry) to join our Hospital Cardio Nursing team. This role will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Electrocardiographic (ECG) Technician promotes safe patient outcomes for patients requiring remote telemetry monitoring. The electrocardiographic technician observes, interprets and documents the patient's ECG rhythm patterns and ST segment analysis as seen on the telemetry ECG monitors. This person ensures prompt discovery and reporting of changes in heart rhythm to appropriate staff members in accordance with established policies, protocols and current standards.

There are two shifts available which include the following;

Part-Time 50% FTE Days 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with rotating weekends

Full-Time 100% FTE Nights 11:00 pm - 7:30 am with rotating weekends

Duties & Responsibilities:

• ECG Rhythm Interpretations:
• Provides continuous ECG monitoring and interpretation for patients on telemetry
• Observes ECG rhythms on telemetry monitor
• Interprets ECG rhythm and documents interpretation
• Runs strip for each telemetry patient every four (4) hours; Interprets strip, Labels rhythm, Places strip in assigned location for review by patient’s nurse and physician
• Notifies staff in a prompt and timely manner regarding changes in patient’s heart rate, rhythm, oxygen saturation level or other pertinent patient information. Provides documentation of change, placing rhythm strips in the medical record
• Provides trending information from monitors as requested
• Accurately labels all rhythm strips
  
  

Equipment and Supply Maintenance:

• Maintains equipment and supplies for telemetry system.
• Monitors equipment daily and assures ordering of supplies on a daily/weekly basis.
• Cleans lead wires and transmitters after each patient use and return them to storage. Note: Charge RN checks inventory of telemetry boxes at end of each shift and follows up discrepancies with nursing staff.
• Promptly notifies Biomedical engineering personnel of malfunction problems with equipment
  
  

Emergency Response:

• Recognizes the need to escalate to rapid response team (RRT) or #1 Emergency Performs full disclosure of patients’ rhythms
• Notifies Risk Department when necessary
  
  

Patient Care:

• Changes electrodes and batteries
• Complies with confidentiality and privacy requirements in the care of patients and their records.
• Adheres to policies and procedures of hospital, unit, and infection control standard
• Maintains professional manner through interactions with patients’ families and peers
  
  

Other Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for personal growth, clinical competence and continuing education by attending educational activities, mandatory in-services as well as staff and departmental meetings.
• Reviews and updates equipment and skills checklists annually.
• Maintains TB Testing compliance.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities, committees and projects.
• Supports research efforts conducted within the department, and the University
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year (12 months) of work experience that provided basic knowledge of electrocardiographic diagnostic testing.
  
  

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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