Telemetry Technician- 7PM-7AM

Company : St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Location : Fort Thomas, KY

Posted Date : 4 November 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Healthcare & Medical Technology

Occupation : Telemetry Technician

Job Details

Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
36
Job Summary:
Reports to the Virtual Health inpatient Manager, the Telemetry Technician will assume responsibility for continuously observing and interpreting assigned ECG rhythm monitors. Ensuring prompt, appropriate response and maintenance of alarms or ECG changes. The Telemetry Technician will correctly identify and respond to basic rhythms, lethal rhythms, and artifact, escalating rhythm change notifications to the bedside nurse, charge nurse or Telemetry Technician team lead, based on established processes. Monitoring will take place from a centralized location. The Telemetry Technician will be required to monitor multiple patients for the entirety of the shift.
Job Description:
EDUCATION:
Minimum:

High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Complete SEH/SEP ECG class and pass exam yearly minimum score of 85% and 100% on lethal arrhythmias

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Minimum: 1 year of applicable experience. Must be a quick learner, adaptable, able to work in pressure situations, able work well in a group setting, and coachable and open to learning a new skill.
Desired: Prior experience as a telemetry technician
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum: Must have a valid driver's license for travel between sites.
Desired: Telemetry Technician Certification.
BENEFITS:

Working in a Centralized Unit based out of the St. Elizabeth, Ft. Thomas Hospital
Paid Training
Growth Opportunities
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision
403b with Match
Opportunity for Career Growth

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform various activities regarding telemetry monitoring on patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring. Oversee and communicate cardiac patterns on telemetric devices
Ensures complete and accurate information in the Electronic Health Record
Document irregular rhythms and monitor changes in heartbeat.
Communicates in an effective and professional manner with patients, providers, support employees, co-workers, and management.
Contributes to the development of protocols, procedures, patient education, and training as assigned. Participates in peer review, quality assurance, and other committee functions.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Appropriately processes admissions, transfers, and discharge orders.
Assist in the orientation of new telemetry technician personnel
Knowledge of Electronic Health Records - (EPIC).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

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.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Right Career. Right Here. If you have a passion for taking care of the community and are interested in Healthcare, you will take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other.