Telemetry Technician - Medical ICU - 141466

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health’s Hillcrest ICU team seeks a Telemetry Technician to monitor patient rhythms and support nursing staff in a 10 West ICU unit. Under the on-duty charge nurse, you will perform dysrhythmia monitoring, assist with basic patient care, and call for assistance as needed during 12-hour night shifts.

This 90% appointment is a career position located in San Diego, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and teamwork.

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.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the on-duty charge nurse, the hospital telemetry technician carries out dysrhythmia monitoring responsibilities.
• The 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.

Skills

BART or BLS

Telemetry training

Telemetry experience

Communication skills

Job description

Payroll Title

TELEMETRY TCHN

Department

HILLCREST CRIT CARE SUP SVCS

Hiring Pay Scale

$27.43 - $36.19 / Hour

Worksite

Hillcrest

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

90%

Union

EX Contract

Total Openings

2

Work Schedule

Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

#141466 Telemetry Technician - Medical ICU

Filing Deadline

Thu 10/1/2026

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).

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• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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