Telemetry Technician — Night Shift (On-Site)

virtua; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability (optional)

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in South Jersey seeks a Telemetry Technician to monitor ECGs under RN supervision. This part-time, night-shift position requires careful rhythm interpretation and prompt communication of changes to the nursing team.

Responsibilities include documenting data, maintaining safety standards, and supporting the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care. A high school diploma or GED and basic dysrhythmia training are required or preferred, with 3–6 months of experience

Qualifications

• 3-6 months previous experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dysrhythmia and heart blocks as well as knowledge of SPO2 monitoring and alarm response preferred.
• Strong organizational and interprofessional skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Ability to operate electronic computer-based equipment.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets ECG monitors.
• Identifies and responds appropriately by communicating changes in patient’s ECG to the RN. Notifies nursing staff of any technical monitor problems.
• Documents calculations and interpretation on required forms.
• Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles, especially when processing and working with the equipment.
• Records information required on all forms in the department as needed.
• Assists with orientation of healthcare team, performance improvement activities, and maintains departmental competencies.

Skills

ECG monitoring

Dysrhythmia knowledge

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Telemetry equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Telemetry monitors

Job description

Virtua Health in South Jersey seeks a Telemetry Technician to monitor ECGs under RN supervision. This part-time, night-shift position requires careful rhythm interpretation and prompt communication of changes to the nursing team.

Responsibilities include documenting data, maintaining safety standards, and supporting the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care. A high school diploma or GED and basic dysrhythmia training are required or preferred, with 3–6 months of experience