Telemetry Technician - Flagstaff
Company: Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overview The Telemetry Monitor
Technician, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Director,
and Clinical Manager, is responsible for conducting and documenting
on-going observations of patient cardiac rhythms. Responsibilities
Telemetry Monitoring * Measures telemetry rhythms every 6 hours and
records data. * Monitors heart rhythm patterns to detect, record,
and report normal and abnormal heart rhythm patterns. * Assesses
interval measurements and proper and improper pacemaker/implantable
defibrillator function utilizing the telemetry monitoring
equipment. EKG Operations * Responsible for preparing medical
record information, printing labels and face-sheets, making copies
of rhythm sheets, and stocking supplies. * Assesses for telemetry
lead failures and replaces leads while collaborating with nursing
staff to correct these failures. * Reviews and obtains orders for
12 lead EKGs, ensuring the order is correctly entered and loaded
into EMR. * Ensures all telemetry packs have new/working batteries
when utilized by patients. * Responsible for lead placement and
monitor set up for telemetry admissions. Communication * Obtains a
list of nurses assigned to monitored patients at the beginning of
each shift. * Communicates via telephone with the assigned
Registered Nurse regarding admission and discharge of patients. *
Communicates an admission rhythm and any changes to monitored
rhythm; any dysrhythmias; and/or vital signs displayed on the
monitor that outside of normal range. * Communicates with
Registered Nurse to discuss any alarm setting changes. * Documents
communication with Registered Nurse. Compliance/Safety *
Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely
fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related
training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work
environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also
performing work in a safe manner. * Stays current and complies with
state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that
impact the employee's area of responsibility. * If required for the
position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date
and valid prior to expiration dates. * Completes all company
mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the
specified time frame. * Maintains timely and accurate documentation
of rhythm measurements and communication. Qualifications Education
High School Diploma or GED- Required Certification & Licensures
Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)- Required
Experience Previous healthcare/patient care experience- Preferred
Previous telemetry monitoring- Preferred Healthcare is a rapidly
changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all
aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are
utilized across the organization and throughout each department.
Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence
in using computers and basic software programs.
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