Telemetry Technician

Ascension • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Telemetry Technician monitors continuous cardiac rhythms, identifies and interprets changes in patient heart activity, and promptly communicates rhythm updates and life-threatening alerts to nursing and physician teams. The role documents cardiac patterns and irregular events to support a comprehensive patient recovery history. It also maintains monitoring station equipment and supply inventory to help ensure uninterrupted patient surveillance. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma equivalency or one year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
• Required professional licensure or certification may be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Telemetry or EKG technician experience.
• Direct care experience as a Patient Care Tech or CNA.
• Interest in cardiac rhythms.

Responsibilities

• Monitor continuous cardiac rhythms and identify and interpret changes in patient heart activity.
• Communicate rhythm updates and life-threatening alerts to nursing and physician teams to support rapid clinical intervention.
• Document cardiac patterns and irregular events.
• Maintain monitoring equipment readiness and supply inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED