Telemetry Monitor Technician — Med Surg

WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital; Ripley (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

JAX Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, West Virginia, is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe and document cardiac rhythms for telemetry patients, assist with lead placement, and handle routine clerical duties.

You will greet patients and families, relay information to nursing staff, maintain telemetry equipment and charts, and participate in orientation and quality assurance activities to support safe patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation class or ability to complete upon hire.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Observe, document, and analyze cardiac rhythm status for telemetry patients.
• Assist with placement of telemetry leads as needed.
• Greet patients and families and assist with rooming.
• Initiate and maintain daily telemetry charges and manage transmitters.
• Transcribe physicians' orders accurately and alert nurses to urgent orders.
• Handle admissions, transfers, discharges, and discharge chart preparation.
• Maintain patient charts and coordinate with pharmacy, labs, and departments as needed.
• Answer phones and relay communications promptly.
• Participate in orientation of new staff on telemetry and unit protocols.
• Support quality assurance projects related to telemetry and monitoring.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Clerical skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation training

CPR certification

Job description

JAX Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, West Virginia, is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe and document cardiac rhythms for telemetry patients, assist with lead placement, and handle routine clerical duties.

You will greet patients and families, relay information to nursing staff, maintain telemetry equipment and charts, and participate in orientation and quality assurance activities to support safe patient care.