Night Telemetry Technician - Cardiology (Part-Time)

Hugh Chatham Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Cardiac Telemetry Technician to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms in a 12-hour shift schedule. You will support safe, high-quality patient care, respond to alarms, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to address patient needs.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and experience in cardiac surveillance or completion of an approved EKG class, with the department focused on the Telemetry Command Center.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in cardiac surveillance in a hospital setting or completion of approved EKG class.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret, and document cardiac rhythms and telemetry findings.
• Respond to telemetry alarms and follow arrhythmia management protocols.
• Ensure telemetry monitoring equipment is applied, functioning properly, and maintained safely.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and escalate unresolved problems for repair.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on telemetry monitoring and cardiac diagnostic equipment.
• Precept and support new telemetry technicians as needed.
• Document procedures, enter test results, and prepare required reports.
• Communicate patient concerns, equipment issues, and variances to nursing leadership.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Adhere to organizational policies, regulatory standards, HIPAA requirements, safety practices, and compliance programs.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and excellent customer service while supporting the organization's mission and values.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Telemetry interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Cardiac Telemetry Technician to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms in a 12-hour shift schedule. You will support safe, high-quality patient care, respond to alarms, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to address patient needs.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and experience in cardiac surveillance or completion of an approved EKG class, with the department focused on the Telemetry Command Center.