Cardiology Technician

35220 High Point Medical Center - Nursing: Telemetry Command Center

Full time

Yes

36

• 3 12 hour shifts weekly
• 7pm-7am
• Every third weekend rotation

Pay Range:

$19.80 - $29.70

The Cardiology Technician monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment to support safe, high-quality patient care. Ensures proper operation and maintenance of cardiovascular monitoring equipment, responds promptly to alarms, and follows established arrhythmia and telemetry protocols. Collaborates with nurses, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team to identify and address patient needs and medical emergencies.
 

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED General Studies Required
• Prior Clinical Experience in a hospital setting or successful completion of an approved EKG class
   

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, interpret, and document cardiac rhythms and telemetry findings.
• Respond appropriately to telemetry alarms and follow arrhythmia management protocols.
• Ensure telemetry monitoring equipment is correctly applied, functioning properly, and maintained in a clean and safe condition.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and escalate unresolved problems for repair.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on telemetry monitoring and cardiac diagnostic equipment.
• Precept and support new telemetry technicians as needed.
• Document procedures, enter test results, and prepare required reports.
• Communicate patient concerns, equipment issues, and variances to nursing leadership.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Adhere to organizational policies, regulatory standards, HIPAA requirements, safety practices, and compliance programs.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and excellent customer service while supporting the organization's mission and values.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.