Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Monitor Technician will be assigned to the Patient Care Service Line, working under the Nurse Manager. This role provides continuous cardiac surveillance, interprets telemetry tracings, and reports findings for timely intervention.

Responsibilities include monitoring alarms, documenting rhythm strips, assisting with patient care tasks, and communicating needs to nursing staff. 24/7 rotating schedules apply; not a virtual position.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in patient monitoring and care.
• Ability to interpret telemetry data and report changes to RN/Charge Nurse.
• Experience assisting with routine patient care activities and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous monitoring and analysis of cardiac rate and rhythm on telemetry patients.
• Notify staff of abnormal or life-threatening rhythms and alarms.
• Assist with daily patient care tasks while protecting patient privacy.
• Document baseline rhythms on admission and during changes in condition.
• Communicate patient needs to the assigned RN or Charge Nurse.
• Participate in hand-off communications to oncoming staff.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Patient care assistance

Vital signs measurement

Communication with nursing staff

Job description

The Monitor Technician will be assigned to the Patient Care Service Line, working under the Nurse Manager. This role provides continuous cardiac surveillance, interprets telemetry tracings, and reports findings for timely intervention.

Responsibilities include monitoring alarms, documenting rhythm strips, assisting with patient care tasks, and communicating needs to nursing staff. 24/7 rotating schedules apply; not a virtual position.