Cardiac Telemetry Technician

Highmark Health; Boon Terrace (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network's Canonsburg Hospital 2 West unit is seeking staff to perform continuous observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under RN supervision. The role supports telemetry monitoring and patient transport within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include accurate ECG analysis, monitor maintenance, and assisting with unit duties while ensuring adherence to HIPAA and privacy policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course on hire.
• BLS Certification is required within facility policy.
• Compliance with HIPAA and privacy policies as well as data security guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, interprets and records ECG rhythms according to procedure.
• Maintains continuous ECG rhythm assessment at central monitor and during patient transport.
• Identifies changes and reports to the RN as appropriate.
• Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor at discharge.
• Performs unit duties such as video monitoring, order entry and answering phones.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Education

Basic dysrhythmia training

BLS Certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network's Canonsburg Hospital 2 West unit is seeking staff to perform continuous observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under RN supervision. The role supports telemetry monitoring and patient transport within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include accurate ECG analysis, monitor maintenance, and assisting with unit duties while ensuring adherence to HIPAA and privacy policies.