Temporary Telemetry Technician

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside seeks a Telemetry Technician for the Riverside University Health System - Medical Center in Moreno Valley. You will remotely observe ECG screens, interpret rhythm strips, document rhythms, and report abnormalities to licensed staff.

The role requires dysrhythmia detection training, to monitor EKG, pulse oximetry, and RR from a central location, with day/night 12-hour shifts. Open to all applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; certificate of proficiency or GED as noted in education section.
• One year in an acute care setting providing clerical support or patient care.
• Current Telemetry Technician Certificate and BLS certification as required in the notification.

Responsibilities

• Run ECG strips per protocol; measure, analyze and interpret waveforms accordingly.
• Observe cardiac monitoring tracing of all patients on telemetry.
• Describe characteristics of ECG rhythms; document rhythms per department policies.
• Admit, transfer, and/or discharge patients from telemetry and related monitoring systems.
• Respond to alarms or changes from baseline per protocols.
• Provide rhythm strips for the medical record; maintain accurate data.
• Troubleshoot monitoring equipment and report issues.
• Provide reports to relieving technician about significant changes.
• Clean monitoring equipment and maintain inventory.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Telemetry monitoring

Troubleshooting equipment

Education

High school diploma

Certificate of Proficiency

GED

Job description

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.

TAP Benefits:

https://rc-hr.com/files/users/user116/COR_2026_TAP_Guide_FINAL.pdf

Please note:

Temporary employes are not eligible for vacation or holiday pay.

Responsibilities

• Run ECG strips per protocol; measure, analyze and interpret waveforms 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.

Education

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

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

Knowledge of

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

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.

Other Requirements

• Current valid Telemetry Technician Certificate
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association

What's Next?

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.