Telemetry Technician – Night Shift Arrhythmia Analysis

McLaren Health Care; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care seeks a dedicated Telemetry Technician to support providers by monitoring patient EKG waveforms, interpreting results, and alerting clinicians to potentially hazardous arrhythmias. The role emphasizes equipment maintenance and collaboration with nursing staff.

The position is part-time with evening hours, requiring a high school diploma or GED and completion of arrhythmia detection coursework. Prior EKG coursework is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of arrhythmia detection course.
• Completion of formal EKG coursework.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and review memory alarms; perform arrhythmia analysis.
• Document rhythm strips per hospital guidelines.
• Communicate telemetry status changes to nursing and medical staff.
• Apply and remove telemetry equipment using proper technique and universal precautions.
• Troubleshoot monitoring equipment and paging system as needed.
• Maintain monitoring supplies at designated par levels.
• Attend educational workshops to keep technical knowledge updated.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Arrhythmia analysis

Communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Course in arrhythmia detection

Formal EKG coursework

Tools

ECG monitor

Paging system

Job description

McLaren Health Care seeks a dedicated Telemetry Technician to support providers by monitoring patient EKG waveforms, interpreting results, and alerting clinicians to potentially hazardous arrhythmias. The role emphasizes equipment maintenance and collaboration with nursing staff.

The position is part-time with evening hours, requiring a high school diploma or GED and completion of arrhythmia detection coursework. Prior EKG coursework is preferred.