Cardiac Telemetry Technician | Real-Time Rhythm Specialist

Highmark Health Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to continuously observe, interpret, and document ECG rhythms for cardiology patients under RN supervision. The role emphasizes accurate rhythm analysis, timely reporting of changes, and reliable operation of central and bedside monitors.

Responsibilities include maintaining alarms at appropriate levels, assisting with patient transport, and performing unit duties such as video monitoring and phone coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be able to analyze and interpret ECG rhythms.
• Maintain continuous monitoring and document rhythm changes.
• Maintain and report alarm levels for monitors.
• Assist with unit duties and patient transport as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ECG rhythm analysis

Telemetry monitoring

RN communication

Alarm management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Central monitor system

Bedside monitors

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to continuously observe, interpret, and document ECG rhythms for cardiology patients under RN supervision. The role emphasizes accurate rhythm analysis, timely reporting of changes, and reliable operation of central and bedside monitors.

Responsibilities include maintaining alarms at appropriate levels, assisting with patient transport, and performing unit duties such as video monitoring and phone coverage.