Telemetry Cardiac Monitor Tech — Rhythm Specialist

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U wellness program

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

On-campus discounts

Job summary

Valley Health in Winchester, VA, seeks a Cardiac Monitor Technician to observe patients’ heart rates on telemetry and report changes to nursing staff. The role requires interpreting rhythms, ensuring patient names are on the monitor, and maintaining equipment with calm, professional communication.

Responsibilities include continuous monitoring, documentation of medications, and timely notification of rhythm changes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Specialized telemetry equipment training within orientation period.
• Ability to be a team player and multi-task with patients and staff.
• Experience in basic arrhythmia recognition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret cardiac rhythms of patients on telemetry.
• Ensure patient names are entered into the monitor.
• Monitor continuously and notify nursing staff of rhythm changes.
• Document anti-arrhythmia medication on screen and logbook.
• Maintain electrodes, leads and batteries.
• Trend, edit and archive rhythm strips every four hours.
• Explain telemetry equipment to patients and families.
• Assist in training staff on telemetry use.
• Troubleshoot telemetry components as necessary.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Telemetry equipment

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Valley Health in Winchester, VA, seeks a Cardiac Monitor Technician to observe patients’ heart rates on telemetry and report changes to nursing staff. The role requires interpreting rhythms, ensuring patient names are on the monitor, and maintaining equipment with calm, professional communication.

Responsibilities include continuous monitoring, documentation of medications, and timely notification of rhythm changes.