Telemetry Technician: Cardiac Rhythm Monitor (Night Shift)

ECU Health; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Technician to provide safe, expert observation of telemetry monitors and to assist in rhythm identification for timely nurse action. The role emphasizes accurate charting of cardiac rhythms in patient records and collaboration with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include identifying arrhythmias, reporting rhythm changes, and contributing to quality initiatives while maintaining equipment and documentation for patients on telemetry.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent GED.
• American Heart Association (AHA) HeartSaver Certification.
• Completion of a rhythm identification training program within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Document factual, accurate, complete, timely, legal information about cardiac rhythms in the patient records.
• Demonstrates knowledge to observe cardiac rhythms appropriate to the patient population.
• Identify life-threatening arrhythmias or changes in patient rhythm and notify the Nurse accordingly.
• Report changes in patient cardiac rhythm to the Nurse.
• Participate in quality initiatives and improve service delivery.

Skills

Rhythm identification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Technician to provide safe, expert observation of telemetry monitors and to assist in rhythm identification for timely nurse action. The role emphasizes accurate charting of cardiac rhythms in patient records and collaboration with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include identifying arrhythmias, reporting rhythm changes, and contributing to quality initiatives while maintaining equipment and documentation for patients on telemetry.