Cardiac Telemetry Specialist

Independence Health System; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System seeks a Telemetry Monitor Technician to watch telemetry screens and analyze cardiac rhythms, reporting arrhythmias to the attending nurse. The role supports indirect patient care and documentation, coordinating with the care team to ensure timely data transmission and patient safety.

The incumbent will assist in education, participate in performance improvement activities, and maintain equipment and supply readiness for continuous monitoring across units.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Collects, documents and reports ongoing telemetry data on each patient monitored.
• Appropriately sends data and rhythm strips to unit to be placed on the patient’s chart.
• Acts in accordance of established procedure in the notification of nursing units of arrhythmias.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Communicates pertinent information at shift reports to coworkers.
• Reports changes in patient's cardiac rhythm to the RN, LPN or Physician.
• Utilizes the computer to access windows monitoring patients for arrhythmias and events.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Independence Health System seeks a Telemetry Monitor Technician to watch telemetry screens and analyze cardiac rhythms, reporting arrhythmias to the attending nurse. The role supports indirect patient care and documentation, coordinating with the care team to ensure timely data transmission and patient safety.

The incumbent will assist in education, participate in performance improvement activities, and maintain equipment and supply readiness for continuous monitoring across units.