Telemetry Technician-Medical Surgical

Novant Health; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Novant Health—Telemetry Technician in Medical Surgical. The role involves observing cardiac monitors, interpreting rhythms, and communicating findings. Responsibilities include applying/removing telemetry services and handling related paperwork.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1 year rhythm interpretation experience, and CPR/BCLS if possible. The position requires strong communication and teaching skills, with sensitivity to diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year interpreting rhythms preferred.
• Current CPR, BCLS preferred.
• Ability to complete telemetry technician orientation successfully; knowledge of cardiac monitor interpretation; communication skills; care for age and cultural diversity; teach others on cardiac rhythms.

Responsibilities

• Observes cardiac monitors and identifies, calculates, interprets and communicates information regarding cardiac rhythms.
• Applies and discontinues telemetry services as instructed.
• Enters telemetry charges, edits, and other paperwork as applicable to department.

Skills

Cardiac monitor interpretation

Patient communication

Cultural sensitivity

Data interpretation

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

What We Offer

Schedule:7:00pm-7:00am, Rotating Shift, PRN

Category: Allied Health

Department: Medical Surgical

Telemetry Technician Med Surg PRN Rotating Position Summary:

Observes cardiac monitors and identifies, calculates, interprets and communicates information regarding cardiac rhythms. Applies and discontinues telemetry services as instructed. Enters telemetry charges, edits, and other paperwork as applicable to department.

What We're Looking For

• Education:High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum one year interpreting rhythms preferred.
• Licensure/certification/registration: Current CPR, BCLS preferred.
• Additional skills required: Ability to complete telemetry technician orientation successfully. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of cardiac monitor interpretation, skills, and abilities. Must practice appropriate communication skills and sensitivity to patient's needs. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, principles of growth and development over the life span and to accommodate cultural diversity among the patients being served. Must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status, to identify each patient’s population specific or behavioral needs and provide the care as needed. Must be able to effectively teach others on cardiac rhythms.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

171714