Telemetry Technician
Schedule: full-time | days shift
Job Type: In-person
Job Location: Galax, VA
Hourly rate: $15.27 - $18.86 p/hr.
Your experience matters
Twin County Regional Healthcare is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Telemetry Tech joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Working in our ICU means being part of a close-knit team that delivers high-quality, compassionate care to our rural community. We take pride in our strong team culture, where every voice matters, and collaboration is key. With flexible scheduling and ongoing opportunities for professional growth and innovation, our ICU is a rewarding and supportive place to build your nursing career.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Position Summary:
A Telemetry Tech who excels in this role:
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Monitors and records heart rhythms for patients receiving telemetry cardiac monitoring.
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Recognizes all changes in the heart’s rate, rhythm, or pattern, records the changes, and if necessary, contacts a nurse or physician.
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Ability to troubleshoot equipment and recognize false alarms.
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Must have good technical skills in identifying heart rhythm patterns that may be complex.
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Ability to work with all age groups, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Required Education:
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High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
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Licenses: EMT, EMT-P, CNA, SRNA, or CMA preferred, or completion of first semester clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing Degree Program (ADN or BSN).
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Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required; Completion of Cardiac Telemetry Certification within 1 year of hire; Evidence of successful completion of Telemetry/Dysrhythmia course
EEOC Statement
Twin County Regional Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twin County is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
