Temporary Telemetry Technician

County of Riverside; California; Presencial; USD 39.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

County of Riverside seeks a Telemetry Technician to remotely observe EKG screens, interpret rhythms, document findings, and report abnormalities to licensed staff in a central monitoring location at RUHS-Medical Center in Moreno Valley. The role involves 12-hour day/night shifts and requires specialized training in dysrhythmia detection under supervision.

As a TAP position, responsibilities include continuous monitoring of EKG, pulse oximetry, and RR, with escalation to licensed staff as needed.

Formación

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• One year in an acute care setting providing clerical support or patient care.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and telemetry monitoring procedures.
• Ability to follow departmental procedures and maintain data accuracy.

Responsabilidades

• Run ECG strips per protocol; measure, analyze and interpret rhythms.
• Observe cardiac monitoring tracing for all patients on telemetry.
• Describe characteristics of ECG rhythms and document rhythms per policies.
• Admit, transfer, and/or discharge patients from telemetry systems as applicable.
• Respond to alarms or changes from baseline, including ECG rhythm and vitals.
• Provide rhythm strips to the medical record and maintain data accuracy.
• Provide reports to relieving technician on significant rhythm changes.
• Maintain monitoring equipment and inventory per department standards.

Conocimientos

Medical terminology

Telemetry monitoring

Communication under pressure

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Descripción del empleo

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

About The Position

The County of Riverside’s Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks to fill Temporary Telemetry Technician positions for the Progressive Care Unit. These positions will support the Riverside University Health System - Medical Center located in Moreno Valley.

Under general direction, remotely observes moving EKG screens, interprets rhythm strips, documents rhythms, dysrhythmias, and reports abnormalities to licensed staff; performs other related duties as required.

The Telemetry Technician is a journey-level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents are expected to continuously monitor EKG, pulse oximetry, and respiratory rate (RR) from a central monitoring location. Incumbents identify actionable audio and visual alarms and articulate age‑specific changes of EKG, RR, and pulse oximeter readings to registered nurses and/or physicians.

The Telemetry Technician is distinguished from the Nursing Assistant in that the former performs duties which require specialized training in dysrhythmia detection under the supervision of licensed staff.

Work Schedule

12-hour shifts; day and night shifts available.

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health System-Medical Center consistently receives national recognition for its progressive and innovative care, as well as being known as one of the top employers in the region. The 439-bed Medical Center is a designated Stroke Center, Level II Trauma Center, and the only Pediatric ICU in the region. Can you see yourself here? For more information on RUHS-Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org.

About TAP

The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at‑will basis.

Click here to learn more about TAP: https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap

TAP Benefits

https://rc-hr.com/files/users/user116/COR_2026_TAP_Guide_FINAL.pdf (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

Please note

Temporary employees are not eligible for vacation or holiday pay.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Run E C G strips per protocol; measure, analyze and interpret waveform s accordingly .
• Observe cardiac monitoring tracing of all patients on the telemetry.
• Describe characteristics of ECG rhythms; document rhythms accordingly to department policies and procedures .
• Admit, transfer, and/or discharge patients from telemetry, pulse oximetry, or both associated with the computer telemetry monitoring system as applicable .
• Respond to alarms, or changes from baseline, including but not limited to: ECG rhythm, heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry per protocols .
• Provide rhythm strips per protocol to be placed in the patients’ medical record; record and maintain current and accurate data .
• Apply troubleshooting techniques with monitoring equipment when necessary and report problems accordingly.
• Provide reports to relieving technician including any significant rate/rhythm changes on any patients or problems/concerns on any monitored patients.
• Clean monitoring equipment per department standards; maintain a current inventory of monitoring equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from high school , possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on G.E.D. test.

Experience: One year in an acute care setting providing clerical administrative support or patient care.

Knowledge of: Basic medical terminology; provisions of patient care; arrhythmia monitoring procedures; telemetry or tele-sitting monitoring equipment; methods of troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment.

Ability to: Effectively utilize specialized clinical equipment; apply effective monitoring and reporting techniques; follow departmental procedures and chain of command related to recording and reporting patient data; maintain focus under various working conditions and environments.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements

Current valid Telemetry Technician Certificate

Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association

Open to All Applicants

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For questions regarding this recruitment

Please contact Carolina Pichardo at 951-955-3138 or at [e-mail]. For general inquiries, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations

The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

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