Cardiac Telemetry Technician – PRN with Shift Differentials

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado seeks a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient cardiac rhythms and support rapid response. You will interpret ECG data, maintain telemetry equipment, and document findings for multidisciplinary review, while ensuring smooth transitions of care across shifts.

Orientation will include basic rhythm certification and a dysrhythmia test; evening and weekend shifts offer differential pay.

Qualifications

• Basic Rhythm Certification, required within 90 days of hire/transfer into job as required by facility
• Must pass a basic dysrhythmia test prior to completion of orientation
• Preferred: Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
• Preferred: Previous customer service experience

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms continuously and ensure accurate ECG readings are maintained
• Interpret and report changes in ECG rhythms to the RN promptly
• Prepare, maintain, and clean telemetry equipment including batteries and ECG leads
• Document ECG data including rate, rhythm, and interval measurements in patient records
• Assist in tracking patient locations during off-monitor procedures and ensure ECG visualization on return
• Perform crash cart checks at shift start to ensure availability and functionality
• Provide comprehensive patient ECG history to incoming monitor technicians for seamless care
• Assist in training new associates on telemetry monitoring and procedures
• Maintain admission and discharge logbooks for patient care continuity
• Maintain equipment logbooks for portable telemetry equipment as required

Job description

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado seeks a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient cardiac rhythms and support rapid response. You will interpret ECG data, maintain telemetry equipment, and document findings for multidisciplinary review, while ensuring smooth transitions of care across shifts.

Orientation will include basic rhythm certification and a dysrhythmia test; evening and weekend shifts offer differential pay.