Telemetry Technician - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Nights - Full Time

sharp; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in Chula Vista is seeking a telemetry technician to monitor and interpret patients’ cardiac rhythms during a 12/36 hour shift. You will communicate life‑threatening changes to the clinical team and document findings in the EHR, ensuring accurate data collection for patient care.

Work with RNs and providers to optimize patient monitoring, maintain equipment, and uphold safety standards. The role is governed by the SEIU‑UHW contract, with union requirements and shift specifics

Qualifications

• AHA BLS Healthcare certification is required.
• HS Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• 1 year experience as a telemetry technician in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret patients' cardiac rhythms.
• Document pertinent patient data in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Communicate changes to the clinical team and coordinate with RNs and providers.
• Maintain telemetry equipment and ensure availability of supplies.

Skills

AHA BLS Healthcare

EKG competency

Team communication

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Telemetry Certification - National Telemetry Association

Job description

Hours :

Shift Start Time: 7 PM
Shift End Time: 7:30 AM

AWS Hours Requirement: 12/36 - 12 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements: Every Other

On-Call Required: No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $26.320 - $32.890 - $36.830

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 9/10/26 - 9/18/26. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.

What You Will Do

This position will be performing duties, set forth by the organization to support patient monitoring needs. This may include monitoring and interpreting patients' cardiac rhythms, monitoring continuous oxygen saturations and/or end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring and reporting life threatening arrhythmias, decreased levels of oxygen saturations or abnormal carbon dioxide levels to appropriate personnel. Communicates with patients and staff to ensure needs are met or refers to appropriate resources. Facilitates patient data management through accurate documentation and communication. Supports best use of resources in management of equipment, supplies, and other department resources.

Required Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 Year experience as a telemetry technician in an acute care setting.
• Telemetry Certification - National Telemetry Association -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

• Admissions, Discharges and Transfers
• Expedites patient flow through communication of patient data pertinent to the A/D/T process.
• Maintains Central Telemetry Log per unit guidelines.
• Arrhythmia Interpretation
• Identifies and reports cardiac and respiratory monitoring assessment data.
• Interprets EKG per competency.
• Monitors cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation, and end tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO₂) values.
• Communicates changes and trends in cardiac rhythms, O2 saturation and/or EtCO2 abnormal values per guidelines of care.
• Recognizes and communicates abnormal or life-threatening changes to clinical staff.
• Customer Service and Teamwork
• Responds to customer needs through communication and coordination with members of the team.
• Provides timely and respectful communication using AIDET communication standards.
• Communicates and collaborates with interdisciplinary team regarding patient monitoring events including RNs, MDs and Providers.
• Assists during crisis interventions (codes, disasters, etc.).
• Data Entry and Inquiry
• Ensures accurate data entry into the central monitoring system.
• Documents pertinent patient cardiac rhythm data in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Seeks clarification when documentation, orders, or patient status information is unclear.
• Department Efficiency and Effectiveness
• Maximizes operational efficiency through ensuring best use of resources.
• Efficient in completing own work, organizing, prioritizing and delegating to support productive completion of work.
• Orders supplies, forms and equipment, maintains stock per unit guidelines.
• Manages telemetry boxes and other portable equipment per unit process.
• Coordinates maintenance and repairs of equipment as needed.
• Central Monitoring Unit Management
• Obtains accurate patient cardiac rhythm and respiratory values through set-up, troubleshooting, and operating cardiac monitoring system.
• Sets alarms with parameters.
• Review alarm histories.
• Assures pacemaker detection and capture.
• Determines best view/lead for arrhythmia detection.
• Unit Safety
• Consistently utilizes proper body mechanics and available support equipment to ensure staff's safety.
• Enters work order to facilitate repair of equipment; reports urgent or unresolved equipment malfunction.
• Reports personal injury within two hours after incident happened and follows reporting procedures.
• Follows safety procedure required for equipment use.
• Reports observed hazards and unsafe practice.
• Complies with universal precautions and hospital infection control policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must demonstrate EKG competency.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class