Central Telemetry Monitor Technician | ECG Specialist Night

Jobtome; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Telemetry Monitoring Technician to provide continuous EKG monitoring in a centralized station. You will recognize arrhythmias, document rhythm changes, and report promptly to nursing staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, logging oxygen saturation readings, and ensuring accurate medical record documentation while communicating with the care team. The role requires a high school diploma (EKG class within 90 days), and BLS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Completion of an EKG class required within 90 days of hire/transfer date.
• BLS certification preferred (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Provides continual surveillance of electronic monitors for one or more patients in a centralized telemetry monitoring station.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal rhythms and reports changes promptly to nursing staff.
• Documents rhythm changes and maintains accurate reports per protocol.
• Maintains monitoring equipment and supplies and ensures readiness for use.
• Logs pulse oximetry readings and notifies healthcare team of alarms or deviations.
• Performs clerical tasks related to the patient’s medical record and documents in the medical record timely.
• Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team, physicians, staff, patients, and families.
• Maintains patient confidentiality under HIPAA and complies with hospital policies.
• Works overnight shifts from 7PM to 7AM; full-time schedule.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Arrhythmia recognition

Oral/written communication

BLS (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG class completion within 90 days

Job description

Jobtome is seeking a Telemetry Monitoring Technician to provide continuous EKG monitoring in a centralized station. You will recognize arrhythmias, document rhythm changes, and report promptly to nursing staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, logging oxygen saturation readings, and ensuring accurate medical record documentation while communicating with the care team. The role requires a high school diploma (EKG class within 90 days), and BLS certification is preferred.