Cardiac Monitor Technician

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc. in Portland, Oregon, seeks a telemetry monitor to continuously observe cardiac rhythms on monitored units and to collaborate with the care team to ensure patient safety.

You will interpret rhythm strips, recognize arrhythmias, and communicate changes promptly while documenting observations in the EHR to support timely, high‑quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong attention to cardiac rhythm patterns.
• Ability to quickly recognize arrhythmias and respond appropriately.
• Clear, rapid communication skills for escalation of critical findings.
• Comfort using telemetry systems and electronic health records.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms using telemetry systems.
• Recognize arrhythmias and evaluate rhythm strips.
• Rapidly communicate critical changes to nurses and providers.
• Document rhythm strips and related observations in the EHR.
• Monitor and manage alarms to support timely, safe interventions.
• Provide support for safe, timely care for patients on monitored units.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Arrhythmia recognition

Clear communication

Telemetry systems

Patient safety documentation

Job description

(Healthcare & Medical Services)

Responsible for continuously monitoring cardiac rhythms to ensure patient safety on monitored units. Detect and recognize arrhythmias, manage telemetry alarms, and promptly communicate significant rhythm changes to nursing staff and providers.

Key Duties

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms using telemetry systems
• Recognize arrhythmias and evaluate rhythm strips
• Rapidly communicate critical changes to nurses and providers
• Document rhythm strips and related observations in the EHR
• Monitor and manage alarms to support timely, safe interventions
• Provide support for safe, timely care for patients on monitored units

Qualifications & Skills

• Detail-oriented with strong attention to cardiac rhythm patterns
• Ability to quickly recognize arrhythmias and respond appropriately
• Clear, rapid communication skills for escalation of critical findings
• Comfort using telemetry systems and electronic health records
• Commitment to patient safety and quality documentation