Telemetry Technician- Part Time

Job Summary

Reports to the Virtual Health inpatient Manager. Telemetry Technician will continuously observe and interpret assigned ECG rhythm monitors, promptly respond to alarms and rhythm changes, and monitor multiple patients from a centralized location for the entirety of the shift.

Job Title: Telemetry Technician (Cardiac Tech, EKG Tech, Tele Tech, Monitor Tech)

Job Type: Regular

Shift: 12 hours Part Time (Days 7AM-7PM)

Starting Pay: $19.40/hr. plus shift differential for eligible shifts.

• Perform telemetry monitoring on patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring and communicate cardiac patterns on telemetric devices.
• Document irregular rhythms and monitor changes in heartbeat.
• Ensure complete and accurate information in the Electronic Health Record.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, support staff, co‑workers, and management.
• Assist in the orientation of new telemetry technician personnel.
• Process admissions, transfers, and discharge orders appropriately.
• Contribute to development of protocols, procedures, patient education, and training as assigned.
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, and other committee functions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum: High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Certification: Complete SEH/SEP ECG class and pass exam yearly minimum score of 85% and 100% on lethal arrhythmias.

Minimum: 1 year of applicable experience.

Must be a quick learner, adaptable, able to work in pressure situations, work well in a group setting, and coachable and open to learning a new skill.

Prior experience as a telemetry technician.

Minimum: Valid driver’s license for travel between sites.

Desired: Telemetry Technician Certification.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records – EPIC.
• Work professionally with providers, administration (SEP and SEH), associates, and the public.
• Organized, neat, and self‑motivated.
• Warm personality and concern for others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to affect change.
• Ability to perform critical analysis.
• Self‑directed.
• Work well telephonically as well as face‑to‑face.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Positive attitude.
• Quest for learning and excellence.

Non‑Exempt.

St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.