Telemetry Surveillance Technician

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System in Morgantown, WV seeks a Cardiac Monitor Technician to oversee telemetry and video monitoring for patient safety. The role involves monitoring 32–50 patients per station, documenting rhythms every four hours, and communicating with nursing staff when alarms or rhythm changes arise.

Responsibilities include coordinating telemetry packs, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate EMR entries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of a Technical Education or Medical Assistant program.
• BLS or HeartSaver certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry and hard‑wire monitored patients in centralized unit.
• Identify changes, address alarms and report rhythm or life‑threatening events.
• Document rhythm every four hours in EMR and report changes per guidelines.
• Perform video monitoring and install wireless cameras as needed.
• Coordinate with nursing and interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain accurate patient information in Telemetry Surveillance Unit.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

EMR documentation

Effective communication

Video monitoring

Telephone etiquette

Teamwork

Troubleshooting technology

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical Education Program

Medical Assistant Program

HeartSaver or Basic Life Support certification within 30 days

Tools

Wave Strip Export

EMR systems

Wireless camera installation

Job description

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System in Morgantown, WV seeks a Cardiac Monitor Technician to oversee telemetry and video monitoring for patient safety. The role involves monitoring 32–50 patients per station, documenting rhythms every four hours, and communicating with nursing staff when alarms or rhythm changes arise.

Responsibilities include coordinating telemetry packs, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate EMR entries.