Job Title: Telemetry Technician
Location: Moreno Valley, CA
Pay Rate: $35/hour (W2)
Shift: 3×12-Hour Shifts – Days or Nights
Duration: 13 Weeks
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified Telemetry Technician to monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms, interpret ECG waveforms, identify significant rhythm changes, and ensure accurate documentation in accordance with departmental protocols. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, knowledge of cardiac rhythms, and the ability to respond promptly to monitoring alarms and equipment issues.
Key Responsibilities
Run ECG strips according to established protocols and measure, analyze, and interpret waveforms.
Continuously observe cardiac monitoring tracings for patients connected to the telemetry system.
Identify ECG rhythm characteristics and document findings according to departmental policies and procedures.
Admit, transfer, and discharge patients from telemetry and pulse oximetry monitoring systems as applicable.
Respond to alarms and changes from baseline, including ECG rhythms, heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, following established protocols.
Generate rhythm strips for inclusion in patients’ medical records.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date monitoring records and patient data.
Troubleshoot telemetry monitoring equipment and report technical problems promptly.
Communicate significant heart rate or rhythm changes, patient monitoring concerns, and equipment issues during shift handoffs.
Clean monitoring equipment according to department standards.
Maintain an accurate inventory of telemetry monitoring equipment.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge of ECG waveforms and cardiac rhythm recognition.
Ability to identify and report abnormal heart rhythms and significant changes in patient monitoring.
Familiarity with telemetry monitoring systems and pulse oximetry equipment.
Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
Ability to troubleshoot basic monitoring equipment issues.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to follow hospital protocols and escalate concerning monitor findings promptly.