Telemetry / Monitoring Tech - Nights - Mira Mesa

Scripps Health • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsibility for monitoring patients on cardiac and/or SPO2 (continuous oxygen saturation) via telemetry equipment. Monitoring patients when transporting to and from procedures/units. Interpreting cardiac rhythms/SPO2 and reports changes to the RN. Ability to prioritize notification to the RN based on emergent patient care needs. Identifying and maintaining integrity of the telemetry system and reports all malfunctions and needed adjustments. Responsibility for printing telemetry strips and documenting per unit standards. Responsibility for placing patient on cardiac/SPO2 monitor, change batteries, and set up leads. Performing clerical and other duties as requested per unit standard.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete the Scripps Health EKG Examination during interview process

Nice To Haves

• Completion of formal telemetry training which may include a class or online course OR electrocardiogram (EKG) OR Arrhythmia Certification course OR completion of a Paramedic, Cardio-Vascular, EMT, MD, or RN Program, OR other cardiac related programs
• 6 months of Cardiac Monitoring experience preferred
• Basic Arrhythmia Certification
• EKG certification
• EMT experience

Responsibilities

• Monitoring patients on cardiac and/or SPO2 (continuous oxygen saturation) via telemetry equipment.
• Monitoring patients when transporting to and from procedures/units.
• Interpreting cardiac rhythms/SPO2 and reports changes to the RN.
• Ability to prioritize notification to the RN based on emergent patient care needs.
• Identifying and maintaining integrity of the telemetry system and reports all malfunctions and needed adjustments.
• Responsibility for printing telemetry strips and documenting per unit standards.
• Responsibility for placing patient on cardiac/SPO2 monitor, change batteries, and set up leads.
• Performing clerical and other duties as requested per unit standard.

Benefits

• At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed