Telemetry Monitor Technician

Telemetry Monitor Technician

JOB-10045453

Anticipated Start Date

March 10, 2026

Location

Jamaica, NY

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client provides top-ranked care, dozens of inpatient and outpatient specialties, and mental health services with a team of highly trained and caring medical professionals who are compassionate, culturally competent and patient centered. Their vision is to be a fully integrated health system that enables New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives. Many of their roles are temp-to-hire, giving our client and our candidates the opportunity to ensure they are the right fit for a full-time position, as this comes with career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits. In fact, over 30% of our candidates have converted to full time positions at our client.

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as Telemetry Monitor Technician. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Telemetry Monitor Technician is responsible for the continuous observation, interpretation, communication and documentation of cardiac rhythms. Collaborates with the clinical team in maintaining individualized alarm parameters and alarm audibility per hospital policy.

Job Description

• Documents patient information related to telemetry initiation and discontinuation
• Escalates actionable alarms to the RN
• Reports on the charge of nurse or nurse manager any issues related to telemetry functions
• Tracks patients who left for procedures or diagnostic tests
• Manages alarms including the printing and reviewing of cardiac strips
• Maintains a lot of telemetry usage and availability
• Tracks telemetry-related equipment and supplies
• Troubleshoots monitor and transmitter functions with the clinical team and contacts the Biomedical Department as appropriate
• Assists in the orientation of new monitor technicians to the telemetry monitor system
• Performs handoff of appropriate information to the oncoming shift technician
• Relieves other telemetry monitor technicians when needed
• Demonstrates commitment to service, the organizational values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information
• Adheres to organizational and department-specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of clinical team members
• Interact effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff
• Evaluates own needs for learning and seeks appropriate resources to meet those needs
• Ensures that the organization’s customer service goals are met

Skills Required

• Must have direct Monitor Technician / telemetry monitoring experience.
• Medical terminology
• Cardiac anatomy and physiology
• Correct monitoring lead placement
• Cardiac waveforms, rhythms and measurements
• Must have strong telemetry monitoring experience, with the ability to accurately:
  • Observe cardiac rhythms
  • Interpret rhythm changes
  • Report findings in a clinical setting

Education/Training/Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Telemetry strip reading experience required
• Telemetry Certificate Course (or equivalent) required

Additional Requirements

• Shift: 3:00 PM-11:30 PM

Pay rate

• $24-$28 per hour, based on experience, skills and market factors

HirePower Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.