Telemetry Technician - Progress Care - PT Night

Providence; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka is seeking a Telemetry Technician for Progress Care. This part-time night shift role focuses on monitoring the central arrhythmia station, interpreting rhythms, and alerting the Clinical Supervisor as needed.

You will assist with order entry and support clinical staff while delivering patient-focused care. Qualifications include a basic arrhythmia course, Epic order entry training within 30 days, hands-on orientation with a preceptor, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Hands-on orientation with a preceptor and hospital-specific training.
• Must pass rhythm interpretation test with 85% or higher.
• BLS certification required at time of hire, American Heart Association.
• Experience with medical terminology and hospital systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor central arrhythmia station, interpret rhythm slips and notify supervisor.
• Support unit staff, assist with order entry and respond to codes.
• Visualize fire panel and coordinate with Engineering to resolve issues.
• Provide information to patients, families, visitors and physicians.

Skills

Medical terminology

Rhythm interpretation

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Basic arrhythmia course

BLS - American Heart Association

Epic order entry training

EKG certification or hospital program

Tools

Epic

Job description

Telemetry Technician - Progress Care at St Joseph Hospital Eureka, CA. This position is Part Time and will work 12-hour, Night shifts.

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka is recognized in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 8 types of care. We are also very proud to be awarded The Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care and Knee/Hip Replacement. We have also been accredited for quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in health care delivery by the Joint Commission, the nation's largest not-for-profit health care regulating organization.

The Monitor Tech employs intellectual, interpersonal and technical skills to monitor the central arrhythmia station, interpret slips, identifies abnormal rhythms, and notifies the Clinical Supervisor. Assists Unit Secretary with order entry. Monitors the code phone and calls codes overhead. Visualizes the hospital fire panel and coordinates with Engineering to resolve issues. Floats through the unit and supports nursing assistant staff when two monitor techs are scheduled. Provides information to patients, families, visitors and physicians.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Must complete basic arrhythmia course and pass a rhythm interpretation test administered by St. Joseph Hospital with a minimum of 85%.
• Coursework/Training:Successful completion of Hospital administered Epic course for order entry within first 30 days of employment.
• Coursework/Training:Successful completion of hands on orientation with preceptor.
• Coursework/Training:Hands on Orientation with a preceptor to the nursing assistant role
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Within 90 days of hire AACN EKG certification or other hospital provided training program
• Experience with medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Acute care experience.
• 1 year Experience in the medical field.
• Experience as a nursing assistant

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