Telemetry Lead: Cardiac Monitoring & Training

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

St. David's South Austin Medical Center is seeking a Lead Telemetry Technician to monitor cardiac rhythms, document findings, and alert care teams to changes. You will act as a trusted mentor, guiding colleagues and supporting a team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

The role requires basic life support within 30 days of start and a high school diploma; one year of telemetry experience is expected. You will lead training, manage lead placement and equipment, and contribute to patient

Qualifications

• BLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring, interpreting, and documenting cardiac rhythms, and alerting nurses immediately to changes that may impact patient care
• Managing telemetry setup, lead placement, equipment upkeep, and inventory to ensure continuous, accurate monitoring
• Preparing and analyzing rhythm strips, updating logs, and maintaining patient monitoring records in line with hospital policies
• Guiding and mentoring telemetry staff by leading training, onboarding, and sharing updates on new tools or processes
• Enhancing patient safety by clearly communicating changes in rhythm, alarms, or signal issues

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Mentoring

Team training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

St. David's South Austin Medical Center is seeking a Lead Telemetry Technician to monitor cardiac rhythms, document findings, and alert care teams to changes. You will act as a trusted mentor, guiding colleagues and supporting a team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

The role requires basic life support within 30 days of start and a high school diploma; one year of telemetry experience is expected. You will lead training, manage lead placement and equipment, and contribute to patient