Cardiac Monitor Technician - AGH - Full Time

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Telemetry Technician to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under RN supervision. You will analyze ECG rhythms, maintain central monitors and assist with related duties in a high‑reliability environment.

The role requires basic cardiac dysrhythmia training and CPR certification, plus compliance with HIPAA and privacy policies. Expect a fast-paced hospital setting with essential teamwork across shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course on hire.
• CPR certification to American Heart Association standards.
• Clearance requirements including background and FBI fingerprinting as described in employment policies.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, interprets and records ECG rhythms according to procedure.
• Maintains continuous ECG rhythm assessment at central monitor and during transport; reports changes to RN.
• Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitors at discharge.
• Operates central station and bedside monitors; ensures alarms are set appropriately.
• Performs unit duties such as video monitoring, order entry and answering phones.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Cardiac dysrhythmia training

CPR certification (AHA)

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW Performs continuous observation, interpretation, and communication of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under the supervision of the RN.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately analyzes, interprets and records ECG rhythms according to procedure. (30%)
• Maintains continuous assessment of ECG rhythm at central monitor and during patient transport. Identifies changes and responds or reports to the RN as appropriate. (30%)
• Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge. (10%)
• Demonstrates knowledge of central station and bedside monitors. Ensures alarms are maintained at appropriate levels and settings. (20%)
• Performs other unit specific duties such as video monitoring, order entry and answering phones. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire is required. Additional Employment Requirements: CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.