Cardiac Arrhythmia Tech - Telemetry Technician

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Jackson, MI is seeking a Cardiac Arrhythmia Tech to monitor and identify normal and abnormal EKG rhythms using telemetry monitoring equipment. You will support patient care by notifying appropriate personnel in emergencies and by maintaining cardiac monitoring equipment for all admitted, discharged, or transferred patients.

Join a team focused on delivering high-quality, compassionate care across our mid-Michigan network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, arrhythmia course during intro period.
• Competent in operating telemetry monitoring equipment and troubleshooting.
• Ability to multitask and operate equipment in stressful or emergent situations.
• Preferred: health care experience such as EKG Technician, Medical Assistant, EMT, Nursing Assistant, or cardiac monitoring education.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and identify normal and abnormal EKG rhythms using telemetry equipment.
• Notify appropriate personnel in emergencies.
• Maintain cardiac monitoring equipment for all patients.
• Operate telemetry central station monitoring equipment competently.
• Troubleshoot telemetry monitoring equipment as needed.

Skills

Telemetry operation

Multitasking under stress

Emergency readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Cardiac Arrhythmia Tech - Henry Ford Health

Job Title: Cardiac Arrhythmia Tech

About the Department: Serve patients across mid-Michigan from our Jackson hospital campus, a trusted community anchor surrounded by lakes, parks, and small-town charm. Jackson offers a welcoming atmosphere, affordable living, and the opportunity to provide high-quality care in a close-knit community setting.

Role Overview: As a Cardiac Arrhythmia Tech, you will play a critical role in monitoring and identifying normal and abnormal EKG rhythms using telemetry monitoring equipment. You will support patient care by notifying appropriate personnel in emergencies and maintaining cardiac monitoring equipment for all admitted, discharged, or transferred patients.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Monitor and identify normal and abnormal EKG rhythms using telemetry equipment.
• Notify appropriate personnel in case of emergency situations.
• Maintain cardiac monitoring equipment for all patients.
• Operate telemetry central station monitoring equipment competently.
• Troubleshoot telemetry monitoring equipment as needed.

What You Will Need

• Required Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Successful completion of an arrhythmia course during the introductory period, including written and verbal testing. Demonstrated competency in operating telemetry monitoring equipment and troubleshooting. Ability to multitask and operate equipment in stressful or emergent situations.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous health care experience such as EKG Technician, Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Nursing Assistant, and/or education in cardiac monitoring.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, engage in mission-driven work, and access continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.