Telemetry Technician

Telemetry Technician Salary $34,500.00 - $57,500.00 Annually Location McDowell, WV Job Type Full-Time Job Number

WELC2533-B

Department Health Facilities Division Welch Community Hospital Opening Date 02/27/2026 Closing Date 3/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits General Description This position will provide advanced EKG monitoring of patient status through assessment of ECG strips and arrhythmia interpretation. Possess troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring problems, identify probable causes, and seek solutions to correct the problem. Identify and respond to potentially life-threatening rhythm changes, initiate codes, record rhythms during code, continuous ECG monitoring with accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias interval measurements. Mandatory overtime is an essential job function of this position. Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a criminal background check and a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug testing for probable cause as set forth in agency and bureau policies. Welch Community Hospital is a tobacco free facility.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Completion of an ECG/EKG or Telemetry Technician training program.

Licensure/Certifications:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Experience:

One (1) year of full-time or part-time paid experience in a telemetry, cardiac monitoring, or similar clinical position within a hospital or other healthcare setting. About the Organization Welch Community Hospital, located in Welch, West Virginia, is the only acute care hospital in McDowell County. This hospital provides a wide scope of care and services, which includes a 55-bed acute care hospital, a 24/7, 365 days per year physician-staffed Emergency Room, an eight-bed ICU, full service Respiratory Therapy Cardiopulmonary department, Laboratory, Radiology, and Clinical Inpatient Pharmacy. The hospital also operates an outpatient Rural Health Clinic, a Surgery Clinic, an OB/GYN staffed Women's Health Clinic, and a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training Center. By providing these crucial health care services, Welch is positioned as the top provider for quality health care in McDowell County and Southern West Virginia. 0512P01282 Discover the amazing benefits awaiting you if employed by the State of West Virginia. With approximately 10 hours of annual leave and 12 hours of sick leave accruing monthly, your time off is secure and grows with your tenure. Ensure your health with comprehensive coverage including health, dental, and vision plans . Plan for the future with confidence through our retirement and life insurance options. Take advantage of programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness and tuition assistance. West Virginia offers more than just a job—it's a commitment to your well-being and future. Part-time permanent employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year, are eligible to receive benefits. Temporary employees who work 30 hours or more are eligible for insurance benefits only. Employer Office of Shared Administration (WV) Address 500 Summers St Charleston, West Virginia, 25301 Website https://dhhr.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx