Cardiac Telemetry Technician – Live Monitors

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Mississippi seeks a Telemetry Health Technician to perform continuous cardiac monitoring, interpret findings, and assist nursing staff to ensure coordinated patient care.

The role requires recognizing condition changes and promptly coordinating interventions with the care team. Responsibilities include monitoring telemetry data, reporting alarms, maintaining clean technique, and documenting care activities while supporting safe patient handling and transfer

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 in patient care and telemetry.
• Assist nursing staff with patient care, observe patients, and promptly report changes.
• Experience in ADLs, vitals, and clinical documentation.
• Use sterile techniques and cleaning procedures; maintain safety and infection control.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous monitoring and analysis of cardiac rate and rhythm on telemetry patients.
• Detect abnormal changes from oscilloscopic rhythm displays or alarms.
• Monitor non-invasive blood pressure and oxygen saturation; validate alarms.
• Ensure artifact-free EKG signals and proper lead placement.
• Notify staff of rhythm disturbances and participate in hand-offs and reporting.
• Maintain accurate logs of arrhythmias and document patient data.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Patient care assistance

Vital signs

Clinical documentation

Interpersonal skills

Infection control

Observation of patient changes

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Mississippi seeks a Telemetry Health Technician to perform continuous cardiac monitoring, interpret findings, and assist nursing staff to ensure coordinated patient care.

The role requires recognizing condition changes and promptly coordinating interventions with the care team. Responsibilities include monitoring telemetry data, reporting alarms, maintaining clean technique, and documenting care activities while supporting safe patient handling and transfer