Cardiac Telemetry Specialist

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under RN supervision. You will analyze and record ECG rhythms, maintain central monitors, and ensure alarms are properly configured.

The role involves cleaning telemetry equipment, assisting with patient transport, and handling related duties such as video monitoring, order entry, and phones.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; or 1 to 3 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire.
• Preferred EMS, CMA diploma/training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately analyzes, interprets and records ECG rhythms according to procedure.
• Maintains continuous assessment of ECG rhythm at central monitor and during patient transport. Identifies changes and reports to the RN as appropriate.
• Cleans and maintains the telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge.
• Demonstrates knowledge of central station and bedside monitors. Ensures alarms are maintained at appropriate levels and settings.
• Performs other unit specific duties such as video monitoring, order entry and answering phones.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training

EMS CMA diploma/training/experience (preferred)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under RN supervision. You will analyze and record ECG rhythms, maintain central monitors, and ensure alarms are properly configured.

The role involves cleaning telemetry equipment, assisting with patient transport, and handling related duties such as video monitoring, order entry, and phones.