Cardiac Telemetry Technician

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Tech to observe, interpret, and communicate cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under RN supervision. The role involves continuous rhythm analysis, central monitor oversight, and timely reporting of changes.

Responsibilities include cleaning/maintaining telemetry equipment, managing alarms, and supporting unit duties such as video monitoring and order entry. CPR certification is required; EMS/CMA training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience or equivalent.
• Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or completion of a dysrhythmia training course.
• Preferred EMS, CMA diploma/training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, interprets and records ECG rhythms according to procedure.
• Maintains continuous assessment of ECG rhythm on central monitor and during patient transport; reports changes to RN.
• Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon discharge.
• Demonstrates knowledge of central station and bedside monitors; ensures alarms are set at appropriate levels.
• Performs other unit duties such as video monitoring, order entry and answering phones.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

ECG rhythm analysis

Telemetry monitoring

Alarm management

RN communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Cardiac dysrhythmia training

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Tech to observe, interpret, and communicate cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under RN supervision. The role involves continuous rhythm analysis, central monitor oversight, and timely reporting of changes.

Responsibilities include cleaning/maintaining telemetry equipment, managing alarms, and supporting unit duties such as video monitoring and order entry. CPR certification is required; EMS/CMA training is preferred.