Cardiac Telemetry Technician – Real‑Time Rhythm Monitor

Allegheny Health Network; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network’s Canonsburg Hospital telemetry unit seeks a capable telemetry tech to analyze ECG rhythms and monitor cardiology patients under RN supervision. You will maintain continuous rhythm assessment on a central monitor, respond to changes, and help with monitor setup and alarm management.

The role requires BLS, and completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia course or equivalent training upon hire, with readiness to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment on a 40-bed unit.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within facility policy.
• Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia course upon hire is required.
• Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, interpret, and record ECG rhythms per procedure.
• Maintain continuous rhythm assessment on central monitor and during transport; report changes to the RN.
• Clean and maintain telemetry monitors and account for the monitor at discharge.
• Ensure alarms are properly set on central and bedside monitors.

Skills

ECG rhythm interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Central monitor operation

Team collaboration

Education

BLS Certification

Cardiac dysrhythmia training

Tools

Telemetry monitors

Central station monitors

Job description

Allegheny Health Network’s Canonsburg Hospital telemetry unit seeks a capable telemetry tech to analyze ECG rhythms and monitor cardiology patients under RN supervision. You will maintain continuous rhythm assessment on a central monitor, respond to changes, and help with monitor setup and alarm management.

The role requires BLS, and completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia course or equivalent training upon hire, with readiness to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment on a 40-bed unit.