Telemetry Technician - Medical ICU - 141466

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Telemetry Technician in a dual hybrid role within the 10 West ICU. You will monitor cardiac rhythms remotely and on-site, support nursing staff, and assist with basic patient care under supervision.

Candidates should have BART or BLS, ECG/telemetry training, and recent telemetry experience; strong communication is essential; the unit handles Pre-Cardiac Transplants and complex cases.

Qualifications

• BART or BLS certification required at hire; plan to obtain within 6 months.
• Telemetry technician course or ECG training completed.
• Recent telemetry technician experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor dysrhythmia and interpret rhythm strips.
• Assist with bathing, skin care, and other patient care tasks.
• Observe patients to prevent pulling tubes and self-harm.
• Report rhythm variances to nursing staff and document findings.
• Call for assistance as needed and collaborate with RNs.

Skills

BART/BLS certification

Telemetry monitoring experience

Telemetry tech course/ECG training

Excellent communication

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 9/21/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the on-duty charge nurse, the hospital telemetry technician carries out dysrhythmia monitoring responsibilities. As needed, the hospital telemetry assistant will participate in other patient care-related duties within the unit under supervision. The telemetry technician will call for additional assistance as needed.

This dual hybrid position requires direct patient care and remote cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation. Duties include assisting with bathing, performing routine skin care, and additional care as directed by the RN. Observes patient, preventing them from pulling out medical tubes/equipment. Prevents patients from harming themselves. Observe the patient's cardiac rhythm, report all variances to the nursing staff, and document rhythm strips.

10 West ICU is a 13-bed mixed Medical ICU/Coronary controlled unit specializing in Pre-Cardiac Transplants, Congestive Heart Failure, Acute MI, CRRT, neurological patients, and complex ventilation using the latest equipment and technologies. The unit is actively involved in promoting community health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Successful completion of a telemetry technician course/and or ECG training course.
• Recent Telemetry Technician experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with all levels of staff and patients.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1+) or more years of Telemetry Tech experience.
• Previous patient care experience.
• Recent acute care CNA experience is highly preferred.
• EMT certification and/or experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $57,274 - $75,565 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $27.43 - $36.19

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).