Ascension·Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Perform continuous cardiac monitoring of patients and communicate irregular heart patterns to medical staff. Maintain telemetry equipment and document heartbeat changes for physician analysis.
$22.00 - $24.00 per hour How you'll make an impact in this role Perform various activities regarding telemetry monitoring on patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring. Oversee and communicate cardiac patterns on telemetric devices. Maintain telemetry monitoring equipment and supply inventory. Document irregular rhythms and monitors changes in heartbeat. Forward changes to nurse and/or attending physician for analysis and interpretation. What minimum qualifications you'll need
Licensure /
Certification /
Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
Life at
Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
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Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Requires a high school diploma with 2 years of experience, or an associate or technical degree. BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Market context
Telemetry Technician openings in Illinois often draw candidates with hospital or cardiology support experience, especially where monitoring acuity and shift coverage matter. This role is competitive because employers may prefer certified training, prior cardiology exposure, and familiarity with telemetry workflows; the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you time on research. If you are applying, highlight any cardiac monitoring experience and relevant NCCT, NCET, CCT, or CRAT credentials in your materials.
