Telemetry Cardiac Arrhythmia Tech — Critical Monitoring

Henry Ford Health; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System in Wyandotte, MI is seeking a Cardiac Arrhythmia Tech to monitor and identify normal and abnormal rhythms using telemetry. This full-time midnight-shift role supports clinical staff and ensures timely responses to alarm conditions.

You will perform routine equipment checks, document rhythm findings, ensure proper electrode placement, and maintain patient confidentiality under HIPAA rules. Prior health-care experience or ECG technology training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; arrhythmia course certification preferred.
• Experience operating telemetry monitoring equipment.
• Healthcare experience such as EKG tech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitors and identifies normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment and alerts clinical staff to significant changes or arrhythmias.
• Responds promptly to alarm conditions and notifies appropriate personnel of emergency situations, ensuring timely clinical intervention.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and performs routine equipment checks on all cardiac monitoring devices to ensure optimal functionality and signal quality.
• Documents and records cardiac rhythm findings, patient responses, and equipment status in patient records and monitoring logs with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ensures proper electrode placement, lead configuration, and signal quality for all monitored patients to maintain reliable cardiac data transmission.
• Communicates effectively with nursing staff and clinical team members regarding patient status changes, rhythm abnormalities, and equipment concerns.
• Participates in equipment maintenance, calibration procedures, and quality assurance activities as directed by supervisory personnel.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and adheres to all HIPAA regulations and facility policies.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Multitasking under pressure

Effective communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Arrhythmia course certification

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Henry Ford Health System in Wyandotte, MI is seeking a Cardiac Arrhythmia Tech to monitor and identify normal and abnormal rhythms using telemetry. This full-time midnight-shift role supports clinical staff and ensures timely responses to alarm conditions.

You will perform routine equipment checks, document rhythm findings, ensure proper electrode placement, and maintain patient confidentiality under HIPAA rules. Prior health-care experience or ECG technology training is preferred.