Cardiac Telemetry Specialist

Independence Health System; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Excela Health is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to observe patient cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors and report arrhythmias to the caring staff. The role supports nursing care by documenting data and coordinating information for patient charts.

The position emphasizes leadership, adherence to policy, and collaboration with physicians to ensure patient safety and quality care on the telemetry unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or higher level of education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient telemetry data and report arrhythmias to the staff nurse.
• Collect, document, and report ongoing telemetry data for each patient.
• Alert nursing staff of arrhythmias and coordinate data for charting.
• Assist in data collection for performance improvement activities.
• Serve as a mentor to new hires andsupport department training.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Job description

Excela Health is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to observe patient cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors and report arrhythmias to the caring staff. The role supports nursing care by documenting data and coordinating information for patient charts.

The position emphasizes leadership, adherence to policy, and collaboration with physicians to ensure patient safety and quality care on the telemetry unit.