ICU Telemetry Tech - PRN

The Staff Pad; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Disability Coverage

HSA & FSA Options

Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan with 3%Employer

Cafeteria, Health Club Membership & AH

Success Share Payout

Job summary

TheStaff Pad, partnering with a Helena hospital, is seeking a Telemetry Technician to support patient care through continuous cardiac monitoring and telemetry system management. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, technical proficiency, and strong communication in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring rhythms, documenting data, responding to alarms, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of all required organizational education and training.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Telemetry training or certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor patient cardiac rhythms using telemetry systems.
• Interpret and document cardiac rhythms and waveform data.
• Record heart rate, PR intervals, and QRS complexes from rhythm strips.
• Respond promptly to telemetry alarms and communicate changes to nurses and physicians.
• Set up, operate, and maintain telemetry monitoring equipment.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Restock patient rooms and nursing supply areas.

Skills

Medical terminology

Telemetry monitoring

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Helena, United States | Posted on 09/21/2026

TheStaff Pad has partnered with a reputable hospital in Helena, MT, to find aTelemetry Technician who will play a vital role in supporting patient carethrough continuous cardiac monitoring and accurate telemetry system management

TheTelemetry Technician monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms, documents rhythmand waveform data, responds to monitor alarms, and promptly communicatessignificant changes to the healthcare team This role also supports theoperation and maintenance of telemetry equipment and central monitoring systemsto ensure uninterrupted cardiac surveillance

Theideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically proficient, organized, and ableto communicate effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment

Schedule:PRN

WhatYou’ll Do

• Continuously monitor patientcardiac rhythms using telemetry systems
  
• Interpret and document cardiacrhythms and waveform data
  
• Record heart rate, PR intervals,and QRS complexes from rhythm strips
  
• Recognize and document commoncardiac rhythms, including:
  
• Normal Sinus Rhythm (NSR)
  
• Sinus Tachycardia (ST)
  
• Asystole
  
• Atrial Flutter (A-Flutter)
  
• Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
  
• Accurately record, mount, andplace rhythm strips in patient charts
  
• Document rhythm and rate changesaccording to department standards
  

AlarmResponse & Communication

• Respond promptly andappropriately to telemetry alarms
  
• Report significant heart rate orrhythm changes to nurses and physicians
  
• Communicate clearly with chargenurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
  
• Support timely clinicalintervention through accurate reporting
  

EquipmentManagement & Troubleshooting

• Set up, operate, and maintaintelemetry monitoring equipment
  
• Ensure patient monitor alarms areproperly activated
  
• Maintain availability oftransmitters, lead cables, and supplies
  
• Clean equipment according toinfection control guidelines
  
• Troubleshoot telemetry issues andescalate concerns when needed
  

Compliance& Administrative Support

• Provide indirect patient careunder the direction of nursing leadership
  
• Follow policies for handling andtransporting patient information
  
• Maintain HIPAA compliance andpatient confidentiality
  
• Follow organizational standardsfor safety, professionalism, and privacy
  

AdditionalDuties

• Restock patient rooms and nursingsupply areas
  
• Retrieve blood products andmedications through the pneumatic tube system
  
• Order office supplies, completework orders, and maintain inventory
  
• Provide additional support to theDirector, Administrator of the Day, and ICU nursing staff as assigned
  
• Perform other duties inaccordance with the Orientation Competency Inventory (OCI)
  

WhatWe’re Looking For

Knowledge& Experience

• 2 years of hospital experiencepreferred
  
• Knowledge of medical terminologystrongly recommended
  
• Previous clerical or receptionistexperience preferred
  
• Prior telemetry trainingpreferred
  

Education

• High school diploma or equivalentrequired
  
• Completion of all requiredorganizational education and training
  

Licenses& Certifications

• BLS certification required within6 months of hire
  
• Telemetry training orcertification required within 1 year of hire
  

AdditionalSkills

• Strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms and telemetry monitoring
  
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergent cardiac events
  
• Strong observational, organizational, and multitasking skills
  
• Effective verbal and written communication
  
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
  
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment
  
• Maintains a respectful, empathetic, and patient-focused approach
  
• Adapts effectively to changing schedules, equipment, and assignments
  
• Responds positively to feedback and changing priorities
  

What You Can Expect:

• Competitive Compensation
  
• Long & Short-Term DisabilityCoverage, HSA& FSA Options
  
• Tuition Assistance &Reimbursement
  
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3%employer match
  
• Cafeteria, Health Club Membership& Affordable Child Care
  
• Success Share Payout
  

Compensation is reviewed annually to remain competitivewith industry standards.

This isan opportunity to play an important role in supporting clinical decision-makingthrough accurate cardiac monitoring and timely communication If you bringstrong technical skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment toafat-paced healthcare environment,