Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA, seeks a Telemetry Technician to monitor heart rhythm patterns, record ECG intervals, and report abnormal findings using telemetry equipment. The role includes determining when rhythms are normal or life-threatening and communicating with nursing and medical staff.

Responsibilities cover assembling telemetry charts, lead placement, documenting test times, and ensuring accurate data for patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience: Three months of Telemetry experience.
• EKG/ECG Certification required or to obtain certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider card required or to obtain within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and maintains patient telemetry charts from admission through discharge.
• Demonstrates correct placement of telemetry leads on patients for accurate rhythm analysis.
• Documents monitor times for tests and procedures and obtains physician orders for telemetry.
• Measures and interprets patient heart rhythm and records findings.
• Monitors heart rhythm in SDU to detect abnormal variances using the Draeger system.
• Observes cardiac monitors and alarms to identify abnormal heart rhythm variations.
• Notifies staff of abnormal variances indicating ischemia or myocardial infarction.
• Reviews patient information to determine normal rhythm and prior variances.
• Reviews medication profiles and notifies staff of adverse rhythm or ECG variance.
• Reviews rhythm patterns and analyzes pacemaker/ICD function; notifies if improper.
• Uses calipers to measure rate and ECG intervals and records data on telemetry charts.
• Verifies physician telemetry orders and responds to patient calls; notifies staff when leads off.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA, seeks a Telemetry Technician to monitor heart rhythm patterns, record ECG intervals, and report abnormal findings using telemetry equipment. The role includes determining when rhythms are normal or life-threatening and communicating with nursing and medical staff.

Responsibilities cover assembling telemetry charts, lead placement, documenting test times, and ensuring accurate data for patient care.