Cardiac Rhythm Telemetry Technician

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

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.