Cardiac Telemetry Technician – Rhythm Analysis & Monitoring

Highmark Health; Boon Terrace (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a telemetry monitor technician to continuously observe, interpret, and document cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include analyzing ECG rhythms, maintaining central monitor engagement during transport, keeping monitors clean, and reporting alarms and changes to the supervising nurse. The role may involve video monitoring and basic order entry as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire is required.
• BLS Certification required within facility policy.

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 upon patient discharge.
• Demonstrates knowledge of central station and bedside monitors. Ensures alarms are maintained at appropriate levels and settings.
• Performs other unit specific duties such as video monitoring, order entry and answering phones.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

ECG interpretation

ECG rhythm monitoring

Telemetry monitoring

Communication with RN

Education

Cardiac dysrhythmia training

BLS Certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a telemetry monitor technician to continuously observe, interpret, and document cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include analyzing ECG rhythms, maintaining central monitor engagement during transport, keeping monitors clean, and reporting alarms and changes to the supervising nurse. The role may involve video monitoring and basic order entry as required.