Arrhythmia Tech

Kootenai Hospital; Coeur d'Alene, Northern (ID, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Shift differentials

Wellness program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, seeks a skilled professional to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, including Holter and ECG data, and to support cardiology services. The role involves pacemaker/ICD monitoring, telemetry review, and collaboration with EP physicians and nurses.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree with 1 year of rhythm monitoring experience, BLS, and preferred ACLS. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, or equivalent combination of education, certification, or experience in a related field.
• 1 year experience monitoring and/or interpreting heart rhythms.
• Ability to read 12-lead ECGs or complete 12-lead course within 6 months of hire.
• Cardiology clinic or in-hospital cardiac setting experience preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remote monitoring of pacemakers, defibrillators, and implanted cardiac monitors.
• Perform scheduled and walk-in ECGs.
• Evaluate events from mobile telemetry for life-threatening or serious arrhythmias and triage accordingly.
• Accurately monitor, interpret, collect, and record patient data.
• Consult with cardiologist to determine results for non-standard examinations.
• Review patient records for deviations from baseline cardiac profile.
• Provide support to EP physicians and nurses; assist in pacemaker lab.
• Maintain competence with standard concepts and practices in the field.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function.
• Meet age-specific needs of the unit.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

ECG interpretation

12-lead ECG reading

BLS

ACLS preferred

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Applies and interprets Holter monitors, providing preliminary diagnostic evaluation of electrocardiograms and reporting findings of examinations to cardiologists for diagnosis of cardiovascular disorders.

Responsibilities

• Remote monitoring of pacemakers, defibrillators, and implanted cardiac monitors


• TOD (tech of day) schedule, performing scheduled and walk in ECGs


• Evaluates events from mobile cardiac telemetry for life threatening or other serious arrhythmias and appropriately triages severity


• Accurately and efficiently monitors, interprets, collects, and records patient data


• Consults with cardiologist as needed to determine results for non-standard examinations


• Reviews patient record to identify any deviations from baseline cardiac profile


• Provides support to EP Physicians and nurses, assists in pacemaker lab


• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field


• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function


• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, or equivalent combination of education, certification, or experience in a related field required


• 1 year experience monitoring and/or interpreting heart rhythms required, with strong demonstrated ability to read cardiac arrhythmias


• Demonstrated ability to read 12-lead ECGs or; successful completion of 12-lead course within 6 months of hire


• Experience in a cardiology clinic or in-hospital cardiac setting preferred


• BLS required


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Working Conditions

• Must be able to maintain a sitting position


• Typical equipment used in a clinical job


• Repetitive movements

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.


• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees


• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth


• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%


• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials


• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps


• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories


• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can\'t wait to meet you!

Tuition assistance and career development programs

Robust Retirement Plan

Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials

Employee referral bonus program

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