Telemetry & Video Monitoring Technician

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA seeks a Telemetry/Video Monitor Breaker Technician to perform remote cardiac monitoring and continuous patient observation. Responsible for rhythm interpretation, documentation, and timely communication of variances to clinical staff.

The role includes active video monitoring to prevent falls, self-harm, or equipment removal, with proper safety escalation and support to staff during shifts. Troubleshooting telemetry equipment is also required.

Qualifications

• Telemetry technician course or ECG training completed.
• BART or BLS at hire, with commitment to obtain within six months.
• Recent experience in telemetry monitoring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Remote cardiac monitoring and continuous patient observation to ensure safety.
• Interpret rhythm, document findings, and promptly communicate variances to clinical staff.
• Active video monitoring to prevent falls, self-harm, or equipment removal with escalation as needed.
• Troubleshoot telemetry leads, pulse oximetry, and monitoring equipment; replace batteries and reposition cameras.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Telemetry technician course / ECG training

Tools

Epic

Job description

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA seeks a Telemetry/Video Monitor Breaker Technician to perform remote cardiac monitoring and continuous patient observation. Responsible for rhythm interpretation, documentation, and timely communication of variances to clinical staff.

The role includes active video monitoring to prevent falls, self-harm, or equipment removal, with proper safety escalation and support to staff during shifts. Troubleshooting telemetry equipment is also required.