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Cardiac Monitor Tech

Trinity Health · Maywood, IL · $16.49–$24.44 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you keep watching many monitors closely for a full 12-hour night shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have real ways to stay alert on long nights.

Tell me about a time you caught a rhythm change that made a difference.

What they are checking: Whether they have a record of careful watching that helped patients.

What would you do

You see a rhythm that looks like ventricular tachycardia, but it could be artifact. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they call the nurse immediately rather than guessing.

A nurse doesn't answer your call about a rhythm change. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they keep escalating until someone sees the patient.

How do you handle many alarms at once?

What they are checking: Whether they can sort true emergencies from minor alarms quickly.

About the work

Walk me through how you measure the PR interval, QRS and QT on a rhythm strip.

What they are checking: Whether they can measure intervals accurately, which the posting lists as core duties.

A patient's QT has been getting longer through the night. Why does that matter and who do you tell?

What they are checking: Whether they know prolonged QT can lead to dangerous rhythms and needs prompt reporting.

How do you tell the difference between atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter?

What they are checking: Whether they can tell similar rhythms apart reliably, since the right call changes what the nurse does next.

What heart blocks can you recognize, and which ones are most urgent?

What they are checking: Whether they know which blocks need immediate attention.

How do you document rhythm changes so the team has what they need?

What they are checking: Whether they write clear, timed records, as the posting expects.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from more than 1,500 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. All three of our hospital sites are within a short commute from the city! If you are a Cardiac Monitor Tech who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong! What you’ll do: The Cardiac Monitor Tech provides surveillance of patient cardiac rhythm status as well as other telemetry indicators. Notifies physician and/ or registered nurse of any changes in the basic electrocardiographic pattern. PATIENT CARE - Monitors multiple patient's continuous ECG, including measurement of PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval, heart rate and rhythm. DOCUMENTATION - Obtains relevant patient background information and accurate documents in files. EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Checks inventory of supplies to ensure necessary stock is available. Required: EKG certification or EKG class completed What you'll need for this job: Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education Minimum Experience Required: None Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Compensation: Pay Range: $16.49-$24.44 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Trinity Health Benefits Summary Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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