Telemetry Technician- Days 7AM-7PM 36 Hours

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Fort Thomas (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Growth Opportunities

Paid Time Off

403b with Match

Career Growth

Job summary

St. Elizabeth HealthCare in Fort Thomas, KY, seeks a Telemetry Technician for a 36-hour weekly schedule (days 7AM–7PM). The role entails continuous ECG rhythm monitoring in a centralized unit, with escalation to nurses or team leads as rhythms change.

Requires EPIC knowledge, quick learners, and teamwork. Starting at $19.40/hr with shift differential eligibility, benefits include paid training, PTO, 403(b) with match, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of SEH/SEP ECG class with yearly exam score 85% and 100% on lethal arrhythmias.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ECG rhythms and alarms from centralized Telemetry unit.
• Document and communicate rhythm changes to bedside staff and team leads.
• Maintain accurate Electronic Health Records entries.
• Collaborate with providers, patients, and team members with professionalism.
• Assist in orientation and training of telemetry personnel.

Skills

Task management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Electronic Health Records (EPIC)

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

SEH/SEP ECG class and exam compliance

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Telemetry Technician- Days 7AM-7PM 36 Hours

85 North Grand Ave Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

36

Job Summary:

Reports to the Virtual Health inpatient Manager, the Telemetry Technician will assume responsibility for continuously observing and interpreting assigned ECG rhythm monitors. Ensuring prompt, appropriate response and maintenance of alarms or ECG changes. The Telemetry Technician will correctly identify and respond to basic rhythms, lethal rhythms, and artifact, escalating rhythm change notifications to the bedside nurse, charge nurse or Telemetry Technician team lead, based on established processes. Monitoring will take place from a centralized location. The Telemetry Technician will be required to monitor multiple patients for the entirety of the shift.

Job Description:

Job Title: Telemetry Technician- Cardiac Tech, EKG Tech, Tele Tech, Monitor Tech

Non-Exempt

Shift: 36 Hours Days 7AM-7PM

Starting at $19.40/hr. Plus Shift Differential for eligible shifts

BENEFITS:

• Working in a Centralized Unit based out of the St. Elizabeth, Ft. Thomas Hospital
• Paid Training
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Match
• Opportunity for Career Growth

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform various activities regarding telemetry monitoring on patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring. Oversee and communicate cardiac patterns on telemetric devices
• Ensures complete and accurate information in the Electronic Health Record
• Document irregular rhythms and monitor changes in heartbeat.
• Communicates in an effective and professional manner with patients, providers, support employees, co-workers, and management.
• Contributes to the development of protocols, procedures, patient education, and training as assigned. Participates in peer review, quality assurance, and other committee functions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Appropriately processes admissions, transfers, and discharge orders.
• Assist in the orientation of new telemetry technician personnel
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records – (EPIC).

EDUCATION:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Complete SEH/SEP ECG class and pass exam yearly minimum score of 85% and 100% on lethal arrhythmias

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: 1 year of applicable experience. Must be a quick learner, adaptable, able to work in pressure situations, able work well in a group setting, and coachable and open to learning a new skill.

Desired: Prior experience as a telemetry technician

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum: Must have a valid driver’s license for travel between sites.

Desired: Telemetry Technician Certification.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records – (EPIC).
• Work professionally with providers, administration (SEP and SEH), associates and the public.
• Organized, neat and self-motivated.
• Warm personality and concern for others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to affect change.
• Ability to perform critical analysis.
• Self-directed.
• Work well telephonically as well as face-to-face.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Positive attitude.
• Quest for learning and excellence.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you have a passion for taking care of the community and are interested in Healthcare, you will take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other.

St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.

Ref. Number JR313698

Job Category Patient and Clinical Support

Job Type Virtual Health

Department Virtual Health Inpatient Telemetry Telesit

Shift 7A - 7P

Hours 36 hours