Telemetry Technician: ECG Monitoring & Patient Safety

St Anthony North Hospital; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet designation

Job summary

St. Anthony North Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Tech to monitor and interpret ECG rhythms in acute care and emergency settings.

You will ensure accurate patient reports, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain meticulous documentation while upholding the hospital's mission and values. You will monitor patient telemetry, report critical developments promptly, coordinate with the team, and maintain clean equipment and records.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA.
• Excellent reading, writing and English comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document patient cardiac rhythm on telemetry each shift and when arrhythmias occur.
• RN must cosign documented rhythms.
• Notify RN immediately for life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Respond promptly to monitor alarms according to policy.
• Document all communications to care givers and keep charts organized.
• Ensure central monitor is never left unattended and all patients are connected to telemetry with alarms set.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

ECG interpretation

Documentation

Team communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

St. Anthony North Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Tech to monitor and interpret ECG rhythms in acute care and emergency settings.

You will ensure accurate patient reports, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain meticulous documentation while upholding the hospital's mission and values. You will monitor patient telemetry, report critical developments promptly, coordinate with the team, and maintain clean equipment and records.