A Telemetry Technician operates EKG (electrocardiogram) equipment to monitor heart activity in a patient. Works closely with cardiologists to diagnose cardiovascular conditions and problems.
Telemetry Tech Ascension - 3.5 Jacksonville, FL Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Employee assistance program Retirement plan Qualifications Patient condition reporting Cardiovascular documentation Heart rate monitoring Telemetry System troubleshooting Cardiac rhythm analysis BLS Certification Electronic systems troubleshooting Equipment troubleshooting Mid-level High school diploma or GED Experience working with cardiac care patients Emergency communication Equipment inventory management Associate's degree 2 years Hospital experience Full Job Description Your future role at a glance:
Location:
Jacksonville, FL Facility:
Ascension St.
Vincent's Riverside Hospital Department:
Central Telemetry Monitoring Schedule:
Night | Full-time How you'll make an impact in this role: Provide continuous, real-time cardiac surveillance for high-acuity patients, serving as the essential "first set of eyes" for life-saving telemetry data. Identify and document complex arrhythmias and rhythm changes with high precision to ensure an accurate clinical record for every patient. Act as a vital communication link by immediately escalating significant cardiac events and rhythm shifts to the nursing and medical staff. Oversee the technical readiness of the unit by managing telemetry equipment inventory and troubleshooting devices to ensure uninterrupted monitoring. What minimum qualifications you'll need: Licensure / Certification /
Registration:
BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required. What additional requirements you'll need: Telemetry tech, Patient Care Tech or recent hospital experience. Life at
Ascension:
Where purpose meets opportunity: Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Benefits:
Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.