Cardiac Telemetry Technician (Per Diem)

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Miami Health System is seeking a Telemetry Technician - Per Diem to monitor patients' cardiac rhythms on a continuous basis and provide indirect patient care as ordered by the physician.

In this role you will relay all findings to the assigned nurse, recognize and report dysrhythmias, maintain monitor alarms, document hourly rhythm data, supervise equipment, and support safe, efficient telemetry operations within a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Learning agility to adapt to new procedures and priorities.
• Teamwork and collaboration with clinical staff.
• Technical proficiency with office software and clinical tech.
• Clear written and verbal communication with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Observe cardiac rhythms continuously during each shift.
• Recognize interference and correct with nurse guidance.
• Identify and report dysrhythmias promptly to staff.
• Record monitor strips every 4 hours and document PR interval, rate, rhythm.
• Ensure telemetry alarms are active at all times and retrieve stored rhythms as needed.
• Oversee supply inventory and report equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG certification

AHA BLS certification

1 year of relevant experience preferred

Job description

University of Miami Health System is seeking a Telemetry Technician - Per Diem to monitor patients' cardiac rhythms on a continuous basis and provide indirect patient care as ordered by the physician.

In this role you will relay all findings to the assigned nurse, recognize and report dysrhythmias, maintain monitor alarms, document hourly rhythm data, supervise equipment, and support safe, efficient telemetry operations within a busy hospital environment.