Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
Telemetry Technician-Full-time Nights
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Huntley, Illinois, United States, 60142
Telemetry Technician-Full-time Nights
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. Required: High School diploma Successful completion of ECG interpretation coursework CPR
Basic Life Support Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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. 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.
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. Required: High School diploma Successful completion of ECG interpretation coursework CPR
Basic Life Support Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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. 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.