Telemetry Technician Coordinator - 258544

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an on-site Telemetry Technician Coordinator to monitor real-time telemetry, document trends, and support patient safety. You will collaborate with hospital clinical teams and rapidly detect rhythm changes with accurate reporting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of Central Telemetry experience, strong medical terminology knowledge, HIPAA compliance, and proficiency with centralized monitoring software and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Central Telemetry Technician, Monitor Watcher, or Cardiac Technician.
• Active CCT or CRAT preferred or eligible to obtain within 60 days of employment.
• Strong foundation in medical terminology and cardiovascular physiology.
• Adherence to HIPAA and patient data privacy standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and centralized monitoring software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct real-time telemetry monitoring, trend logging, and clinical documentation for adult patients.
• Print and capture rhythm tracings; mount strips; and measure heart rates and intervals (PR, QRS, QT).
• Monitor central telemetry stations and promptly notify care teams of rhythm changes.
• Generate, annotate, and sign off on diagnostic trend summaries and arrhythmia events.
• Maintain professional communication with partner hospital units regarding vital-sign deviations and evolving telemetry patterns.

Skills

Arrhythmia recognition

Clinical documentation

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Communication

Telemetry monitoring

Education

Allied health coursework

Tools

Monitoring software

Job description

The Telemetry TechnicianCoordinator serves as a frontline clinical specialist responsible for the real-time surveillance of vital signs, physiological data, and cardiac arrhythmias. This position emphasizes rapid detection, meticulous documentation, patient safety, and collaborative communication with hospital-based clinical teams. If you possess a strong background in electrocardiography and want to leverage cutting-edge connected health platforms, this role provides an impactful career pathway.

Location

• On-site in Saint Paul, MN

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct real-time telemetry monitoring, trend logging, and clinical documentation for adult patient populations.
• Print and capture rhythm tracings; mount strips; and accurately measure heart rates, PR intervals, QRS complexes, and QT intervals.
• Continuously observe central telemetry stations to detect emergent rhythm changes (including subtle anomalies, complex conduction blocks, atrial arrhythmias, or QT prolongation that automated alarms may miss), immediately notifying assigned care teams.
• Generate, annotate, and route diagnostic trend summaries, systematically validating and signing off on all arrhythmia events.
• Maintain constant, professional communication with partner hospital units regarding vital-sign deviations and evolving telemetry patterns.

Qualifications

• Completed formal coursework in an allied health or clinical discipline (e.g., Medical Assisting, Nursing Assistant, Electrocardiography/Telemetry Analysis, or a related healthcare program).
• 2+ years of experience as a Central Telemetry Technician, Monitor Watcher, or Cardiac Technician.
• Strong foundation in medical terminology, cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, intermediate-to-advanced arrhythmia recognition, and clinical documentation standards.
• Active CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician) or CRAT (Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician) credential preferred upon hire. Must meet eligibility criteria and obtain CCT or CRAT certification within 60 days of employment.
• Proficiency with standard office productivity software (Microsoft Office Suite) and centralized monitoring software platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially in indexing and annotating clinical data records.
• Uncompromising adherence to HIPAA regulations and patient data privacy protocols.