Telemetry Technician

Ascension • Pensacola, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Telemetry Technician works in the Central Monitor Room at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida. This full-time, day-shift role monitors live cardiac patterns on telemetric devices, identifies and tracks changes in real time, records irregular rhythms and heartbeat shifts, and promptly communicates cardiac changes to nurses and attending physicians. The technician also maintains telemetry equipment and manages supply inventory to help ensure monitoring systems remain operational.

The minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or GED with two years of experience, or an associate's or technical degree. No credential is required. BLS Provider certification is preferred; certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is accepted. Prior telemetry or cardiac monitoring experience is preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with two years of experience, or an associate's degree, or a technical degree.
• No licensure, certification, or registration credential is required.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Provider certification; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
• Prior telemetry or cardiac monitoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor live cardiac patterns on telemetric devices and identify and track subtle changes in real time.
• Track and record irregular rhythms or changes in heartbeat activity, maintaining precise data for the clinical team.
• Immediately communicate cardiac changes to nurses and attending physicians.
• Maintain telemetry monitoring equipment and manage supply inventory to keep monitoring systems operational.

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 (PTO) 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 more.

What This Job Offers

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