Telemetry Technician - Medical ICU - 141466

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a telemetry technician to monitor cardiac rhythms in a dual-hybrid hospital setting, under the supervision of the on-duty charge nurse.

The role includes patient care tasks, rhythm interpretation, and coordination with RN staff; requires BART/BLS, ECG training, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Current telemetry technician experience is required.
• BART or BLS certification at time of hire, with commitment to obtain BART within six months.
• Successful completion of telemetry technician course and/or ECG training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient rhythm and report variances to nursing staff.
• Assist with bathing and routine skin care per RN direction.
• Observe for patient safety and prevent removal of tubes/equipment.
• Call for assistance as needed and document rhythm strips.

Skills

Telemetry Technician experience

BART or BLS certification

ECG training

Excellent communication

Job 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).