Cardiac Telemetry Tech - 12-Hour Shifts & Weekends

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Tech to provide continuous observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms across pediatric to geriatric patients. The role maintains telemetry records and ensures a functioning telemetry system, working under RN supervision.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with one year of Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant experience or related healthcare education.

Qualifications

• One year Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant experience or a combination of science/healthcare education and/or patient-care related work experience that included arrhythmia interpretation.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• EMT/CNA/Medical Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, document and report cardiac rhythms for pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Prepare and maintain telemetry records and ensure functioning telemetry system.
• Monitor, interpret and communicate telemetry findings under RN supervision.
• Follow hospital and unit policy/procedure and escalate as needed.

Skills

Arrhythmia interpretation

Nursing Assistant experience

Medical Assistant experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Technician program

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Tech to provide continuous observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms across pediatric to geriatric patients. The role maintains telemetry records and ensures a functioning telemetry system, working under RN supervision.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with one year of Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant experience or related healthcare education.