Telemetry Technician- Days 7AM-7PM 36 Hours

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Fort Thomas (KY); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

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Paid Training

Growth Opportunities

Paid Time Off

403b with Match

Centralized unit work

Descripción de la vacante

St. Elizabeth HealthCare is seeking a Telemetry Technician to monitor ECG rhythms from a centralized unit during day shifts (7 AM–7 PM).

The role emphasizes accurate rhythm interpretation, prompt response to alarms, and precise documentation in EPIC, supporting inpatient cardiac care. The candidate will identify basic and lethal rhythms, manage alarms, and communicate findings to nurses and the Telemetry Technician team lead.

Formación

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of applicable telemetry monitoring experience preferred.
• Complete SEH/SEP ECG class and pass exam with minimum 85% yearly; 100% on lethal arrhythmias.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor telemetry from a centralized location for multiple patients during the shift.
• Identify rhythm changes, artifacts, and lethal rhythms; escalate as required.
• Document rhythm changes and patient data in the Electronic Health Record (EPIC).
• Communicate clearly with patients, providers, and staff.
• Assist in protocol development and quality assurance activities.

Conocimientos

Telemetry monitoring

EPIC EHR

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Educación

High School diploma or GED

SEH/SEP ECG class

Herramientas

EPIC

Descripción del empleo

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: Days 7AM-7PM 36 Hours

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).

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: N/A

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: None required.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or GED.
Complete SEH/SEP ECG class and pass exam yearly minimum score of 85% and 100% on lethal arrhythmias.

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

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
JR314753
Job Category
Patient and Clinical Support
Job Type
Virtual Health
Department
Virtual Health Inpatient Telemetry Telesit
Shift
7A - 7P
Hours
36 hours