Telemetry/EKG Monitor Tech – Cardiac Care Support

Tenet Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital is seeking an Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician to perform cardiac monitoring and oversee electrode placement, data recording, and artifact correction.

You will work with telemetry systems and report abnormal findings to attending physicians, ensuring patient safety and data integrity. Experience as a Monitor Tech or related role is preferred, with a high school diploma or GED and basic EKG certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; basic EKG exam completed or planned.
• Previous experience as Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, Monitor Tech or Monitor Tech Trainee or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attaches, connects, and operates EKG electrodes and leads according to protocol.
• Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings to physician.
• Identifies artifacts and edits/forwards results for analysis.
• Maintains EKG equipment and supplies.
• Runs a strip per department protocol and maintains telemetry documentation.
• Notifies Biomed of equipment problems.
• Assists in training new Monitor Techs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic EKG examination

Job description

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital is seeking an Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician to perform cardiac monitoring and oversee electrode placement, data recording, and artifact correction.

You will work with telemetry systems and report abnormal findings to attending physicians, ensuring patient safety and data integrity. Experience as a Monitor Tech or related role is preferred, with a high school diploma or GED and basic EKG certification.