Telemetry Technician- Nights 7PM-7AM 36 Hours

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Fort Thomas, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Growth Opportunities

Paid Time Off

403b with Match

Career Growth

Job summary

St. Elizabeth HealthCare is seeking a Telemetry Technician for night shifts to monitor ECG rhythms from a centralized unit at the Ft. Thomas facility. The role requires providing timely responses and maintaining alarms, with 36 hours per week and a starting rate of $19.40 per hour plus shift differential.

Responsibilities include documenting rhythms, ensuring accurate EHR entries, and communicating effectively with nurses and the Telemetry team leadership. Prior telemetry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• SEH/SEP ECG class completion and yearly exam with 85%+ score on lethal arrhythmias.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry and interpret ECG rhythms.
• Maintain accurate EHR data and document rhythms.
• Escalate rhythm changes to bedside staff per protocol.
• Communicate professionally with patients, providers, and staff.
• Support protocol development and quality initiatives.
• Handle admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Assist in orientation of new telemetry staff.
• Know EPIC EHR system.

Skills

Task management

EPIC EHR

Professional collaboration

Organized

Empathy

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Critical analysis

Self-directed

Phone/remote communication

Autonomy

Positive attitude

Lifelong learning

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

SEH/SEP ECG class with exam

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Telemetry Technician- Nights 7PM-7AM 36 Hours

85 North Grand Ave Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

36

Job Summary:

Reports to the Virtual Health inpatient Manager, the Telemetry Technician will assume responsibility for continuously observing and interpreting assigned ECG rhythm monitors. Ensuring prompt, appropriate response and maintenance of alarms or ECG changes. The Telemetry Technician will correctly identify and respond to basic rhythms, lethal rhythms, and artifact, escalating rhythm change notifications to the bedside nurse, charge nurse or Telemetry Technician team lead, based on established processes. Monitoring will take place from a centralized location. The Telemetry Technician will be required to monitor multiple patients for the entirety of the shift.

Job Description:

Job Title: Telemetry Technician- Cardiac Tech, EKG Tech, Tele Tech, Monitor Tech

Non-Exempt

Shift: 36 Hours Nights 7PM-7AM Starting at $19.40/hr. Plus Shift Differential for eligible shifts

BENEFITS:

• Working in a Centralized Unit based out of the St. Elizabeth, Ft. Thomas Hospital
• Paid Training
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Match
• Opportunity for Career Growth

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform various activities regarding telemetry monitoring on patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring. Oversee and communicate cardiac patterns on telemetric devices
• Ensures complete and accurate information in the Electronic Health Record
• Document irregular rhythms and monitor changes in heartbeat.
• Communicates in an effective and professional manner with patients, providers, support employees, co-workers, and management.
• Contributes to the development of protocols, procedures, patient education, and training as assigned. Participates in peer review, quality assurance, and other committee functions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Appropriately processes admissions, transfers, and discharge orders.
• Assist in the orientation of new telemetry technician personnel
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records – (EPIC).

EDUCATION:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Complete SEH/SEP ECG class and pass exam yearly minimum score of 85% and 100% on lethal arrhythmias

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: 1 year of applicable experience. Must be a quick learner, adaptable, able to work in pressure situations, able work well in a group setting, and coachable and open to learning a new skill.

Desired: Prior experience as a telemetry technician

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum: Must have a valid driver’s license for travel between sites.

Desired: Telemetry Technician Certification.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records – (EPIC).
• Work professionally with providers, administration (SEP and SEH), associates and the public.
• Organized, neat and self-motivated.
• Warm personality and concern for others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to affect change.
• Ability to perform critical analysis.
• Self-directed.
• Work well telephonically as well as face-to-face.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Positive attitude.
• Quest for learning and excellence.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you have a passion for taking care of the community and is interested in Healthcare, you will take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other.

St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.