Cardiac Telemetry Specialist (EKG)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Veterans Administration (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS seeks a Telemetry Monitor Technician to oversee real-time cardiac monitoring, interpret rhythms, and escalate critical events. The role emphasizes collaboration with clinical staff to ensure patient safety and accurate documentation of events.

Applicants may be considered while completing requirements; final hiring will occur once all prerequisites are met. Experience with EKG equipment and a strong knowledge of arrhythmias are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience monitoring multiple patients on telemetry systems.
• Ability to recognize and respond to complex arrhythmias.
• Capable of documenting rhythm strips and events accurately.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor patients using telemetry systems.
• Interpret rhythms and escalate critical findings promptly.
• Troubleshoot telemetry equipment and maintain signal quality.
• Document cardiac events accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Rhythm interpretation

Alarm prioritization

Equipment troubleshooting

Documentation of events

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS seeks a Telemetry Monitor Technician to oversee real-time cardiac monitoring, interpret rhythms, and escalate critical events. The role emphasizes collaboration with clinical staff to ensure patient safety and accurate documentation of events.

Applicants may be considered while completing requirements; final hiring will occur once all prerequisites are met. Experience with EKG equipment and a strong knowledge of arrhythmias are essential.