Telemetry Technician

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO seeks a Telemetry Technician to provide advanced ECG monitoring, observe arrhythmias, and manage continuous telemetry for multiple patients. This night-shift position (630 PM–7 AM) requires attention to changes and clear communication; BLS within 90 days and telemetry interpretation coursework within 90 days are preferred.

Education requires a high school diploma; experience in EKG or related healthcare is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: EKG or related healthcare experience.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Telemetry interpretation courses within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced ECG monitoring by observing for arrhythmia interpretation, life-threatening dysrhythmias, and rate/rhythm changes for patients on continuous telemetry.
• Responsible for monitoring multiple patients simultaneously.
• Communicate changes in a timely manner using calm and succinct communication strategies.
• Facilitate removal of telemetry for patients when orders expire.

Skills

Typing

Computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Facility and Department

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department: 1651 Virtual Care Command Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Hours: 630P-7A
Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description

Provide advanced ECG monitoring by observing for arrhythmia interpretation, life‑threatening dysrhythmias, and rate/rhythm changes for patients on continuous telemetry. Responsible for monitoring multiple patients simultaneously. Communicate changes in a timely manner using calm and succinct communication strategies. Facilitate removal of telemetry for patients when orders expire.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Preferred: EKG or related healthcare experience

Skills

• Typing and computer skills
• Good interpersonal communication

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of required telemetry interpretation courses within 90 days of hire.

Company Culture

CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients. OUR MISSION: To improve the health of the communities we serve. OUR VISION: To be the best for those who need us. OUR VALUES: Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity. CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.