Telemetry Tech: Cardiac Monitor & Patient Safety

St Anthony North Hospital; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

St Anthony North Hospital in Denver, CO seeks a Telemetry Tech to monitor and interpret ECG rhythms in acute care and emergency settings, ensuring accurate patient reports and prompt alarm response. You will document charts, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain telemetry inventory with meticulous attention to detail.

The role requires excellent organizational skills, clear communication, and a commitment to patient safety while supporting the hospital’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for observation and documentation of patient’s cardiac rhythm: every shift, when an arrhythmia occurs, and on each new patient as they are placed on telemetry.
• RN to cosign patient’s documented rhythm.
• Recognizes and notifies RN immediately when life threatening arrhythmia occurs.
• Promptly responds to all monitor alarms according to department/hospital policy.
• Documents all communication to care givers.
• Ensures central monitor is never left unattended.
• Ensures all patients on telemetry are connected to central monitor and alarms are appropriately set.
• Maintains patient EKG records in systematic organized fashion.
• Files EKG reports into charts as needed.

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Job description

St Anthony North Hospital in Denver, CO seeks a Telemetry Tech to monitor and interpret ECG rhythms in acute care and emergency settings, ensuring accurate patient reports and prompt alarm response. You will document charts, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain telemetry inventory with meticulous attention to detail.

The role requires excellent organizational skills, clear communication, and a commitment to patient safety while supporting the hospital’s mission and values.