TELEMETRY MONITOR TECH- RMC 3RD IMCU (PT)

Overview Riverside Healthcare is seeking a highly motivated Telemetry Monitoring Technician to join our acute care hospital in Kankakee, Illinois. The Telemetry Monitoring Technician plays a crucial role in continuously observing cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry of patients admitted to our telemetry and medical/surgical units. This individual will work closely with the healthcare team, providing real-time updates on patients cardiac status to ensure prompt intervention if abnormalities arise. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, attention to detail, and proficiency in using monitoring equipment. The candidate must demonstrate flexibility with assignments within their professional scope of practice and duties. Essential Duties Continuous Cardiac Monitoring Monitor, interpret, and document cardiac rhythms for assigned patients using telemetry equipment. Identify and report abnormal or significant changes in rhythm to the appropriate healthcare professionals promptly. Maintain continuous monitoring of patients with telemetry orders and communicate with the appropriate healthcare professionals if monitoring is interrupted. Patient Data Management Record and update patients' telemetry readings in the hospitals electronic medical record (EMR) system. Maintain accurate and timely records of rhythm changes and all corresponding actions taken. Collaboration with Healthcare Team Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals to report critical arrhythmias or other emergencies. Assist in coordinating care based on patient needs and monitoring results. Equipment Maintenance & Compliance Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting unit equipment, ensuring all monitors are functioning correctly. Review alarm settings and ensure proper functioning. Team member will maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV CARF and or others) Nonessential Duties Assist with clerical duties, such as answering phones, as needed. ResponsibilitiesRequired Experience Proficiency in interpreting EKG/ECG readings Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and escalate abnormal cardiac rhythms Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment Basic computer skills with the ability to use EMR systems. 1 year experience in a healthcare setting Preferred Experience Previous experience in telemetry monitoring preferred Required Licensure/Education High School graduate or equivalent BLS certification through the American Heart Association Preferred Education Completion of a recognized Telemetry or EKG monitoring course preferred Certification as a Telemetry Technician or equivalent is highly desirable This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes: Compensation Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE: Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work Employee Health Requirements Exposure: Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets Video Display Terminals: Average Blood and Body Fluids: Diagnostic composite of patients, frequent contact with intravenous devices, and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, stool, vomitus) and administration of blood does create a high risk. use of needleless IV system, universal precautions and protective equipment minimize risk. TB or Airborne Pathogens: Patient diagnostic presentations do pose high risk; however, usage of protective wear, appropriate size TB mask from fit test and universal precautions reduces risk. Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/doctors, coworkers, ancillary personnel and other department heads. Ability to ask for help. Vision: Required to observe patients and their physical assessment, ability to read reports, ability to read machines. Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety. Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, calls for help and to hear patient verbalizations; ability to listen for lung, bowel, heart sounds. Touch: Necessary to assess patients, need to distinguish between hot and cold. Activity/Lifting Requirements: Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to: Sit: 10% Twist: 4% Stand: 40% Crawl: 0% Walk: 25% Kneel: 1% Lift: 10% Drive: 0% Squat: 1% Climb: 1% Bend: 30% Reach above shoulders: 3% The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below: Up to 10 lbs: Frequently Up to 20 lbs: Frequently Up to 35 lbs: Frequently Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally Up to 75 lbs: Not Required Up to 100 lbs: Not Required Over 100lbs: Not Required Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements: Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25'- 150' waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25'- 150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers up or down 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency. Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity: Sit: 30 Twist: 15 Stand: 60 Crawl: 0 Walk: 10 Kneel: 0 Lift: 5 Drive: 0 Squat: 2 Climb: 1 Bend: 15 Reach above shoulders: 2 Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): Simple grasp 10 lbs. Normal weight: Up to 5lbs. Pushing & pulling - 50-200 lbs: Occasionally Fine Manipulation: Typing in computer, medical/supply dispensing cabinet, using pens to chart, drawing up meds in syringe and administration, starting IV's. Leg Strength: up to 50 lbs: Occasionally- (repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: utilized in positioning beds during transport; x-ray, surgery or in an emergency situation from floor to floor, locking beds or cardiac chairs.) Environmental Factors and Special Hazards: Environmental Factors (Time Spent): Inside hours: Varies Outside hours: 0 Temperature: Normal Range Lighting: Average Noise levels: Average Humidity: Normal Range Atmosphere: Odors Special Hazards: Chemical -drugs/work with patients receiving chemotherapy-Explosive-oxygen; Radiation-cesium implants and radioactive iodine therapy direct radiation for radiology equipment; mechanical- use of Hoover lift bed scales, motorized wheelchairs, bathtub lift chair. Protective Clothing Required: As required for chemotherapy or in cases of isolation, i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, goggles. Pay Range USD $18.83 - USD $23.00 /Hr

Created: 2026-03-04