Telemetry / EKG Monitor Technician
US-IL-Chicago
CCC
Req #: 292134
Type: Full Time-12 Hour Shift Days
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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 (based on years of experience) shift differentials for weekend shifts Why work for Rush Specialty Hospital? We are committed to your growth and success! * Clinical Advancement Programs with bonus incentives * Work 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 deliver superior quality in all that you do and you will treat others as they wish to be treated. You are a results-oriented team player who is resourceful in overcoming obstacles. You are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment. 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: You are attentive to detail and organized, focused on being a customer-service oriented team member. 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.)
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