Cardiac Telemetry Specialist

Ascension; Miramar Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast in Destin, Florida, is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to observe and track cardiac rhythms on telemetry for designated patients, identifying normal baseline patterns and arrhythmias.

You will document irregular rhythms, escalate changes to nurses or physicians, inspect telemetry units, maintain logs, and ensure equipment functionality, with growth opportunities through Ascension tuition reimbursement and professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of experience or an Associate's/Technical degree.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and track cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors for designated patients, identifying normal baseline patterns as well as arrhythmias and acute changes.
• Promptly document irregular rhythms or pattern shifts and immediately escalate critical heart rate and rhythm changes to the primary nurse, charge nurse, or attending physician for further medical analysis.
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot telemetry monitoring units and transmitters, ensuring proper functionality, battery replacement, and adequate inventory of monitoring supplies.
• Maintain accurate, timely telemetry logs, strips, and documentation regarding patient rhythm trends, alarm occurrences, and reporting chains in accordance with facility standards.

Education

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required

BLS Provider preferred

Job description

Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast in Destin, Florida, is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to observe and track cardiac rhythms on telemetry for designated patients, identifying normal baseline patterns and arrhythmias.

You will document irregular rhythms, escalate changes to nurses or physicians, inspect telemetry units, maintain logs, and ensure equipment functionality, with growth opportunities through Ascension tuition reimbursement and professional development.