Cardiac Arrhythmia Tech

Henry Ford Health; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System is seeking a Cardiac Arrhythmia Tech to monitor cardiac rhythms via telemetry and respond to alarms on the midnight shift at the Wyandotte, MI location. You will maintain equipment, document findings, and ensure patient data integrity.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of an arrhythmia course, and competency with telemetry devices; healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of an arrhythmia course with testing.
• Competency in operating telemetry monitoring equipment.
• Healthcare experience such as EKG tech, MA, EMT, CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitors and identifies normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment.
• Responds to alarm conditions and notifies staff for timely intervention.
• Maintains and troubleshoots cardiac monitoring devices for reliable function.
• Documents rhythm findings and equipment status in patient records.
• Ensures proper electrode placement and signal quality for accurate data.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Multitasking

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Arrhythmia course completion

Healthcare experience preferred

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Calibration procedures

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Job Title: Cardiac Arrhythmia Tech
Location: Henry Ford Health System - 2333 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192
Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
Shift: Midnight Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitors and identifies normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment and alerts clinical staff to significant changes or arrhythmias
• Responds promptly to alarm conditions and notifies appropriate personnel of emergency situations, ensuring timely clinical intervention
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and performs routine equipment checks on all cardiac monitoring devices to ensure optimal functionality and signal quality
• Documents and records cardiac rhythm findings, patient responses, and equipment status in patient records and monitoring logs with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ensures proper electrode placement, lead configuration, and signal quality for all monitored patients to maintain reliable cardiac data transmission
• Communicates effectively with nursing staff and clinical team members regarding patient status changes, rhythm abnormalities, and equipment concerns
• Participates in equipment maintenance, calibration procedures, and quality assurance activities as directed by supervisory personnel
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and adheres to all HIPAA regulations and facility policies

Qualifications

Education/Experience Required

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Successful completion, during the introductory period, of an arrhythmia course, to include written and verbal testing which will include knowledge and skill validation.
• Demonstrates competency in operating telemetry monitoring equipment and troubleshooting.
• Previous health care experience such as EKG Technician, Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Nursing Assistant, and/or education in cardiac monitoring preferred.
• Must be able to multitask proficiently and operate equipment in stressful or emergent situations.