Telemetry Monitor Technician

We are the Cardiac and Vascular Intermediate Care Unit for OHSU. Our primary patient populations include post-open heart surgery (CABG, heart transplants, VAD, valve replacement, etc.), medical cardiology (ACS, NSTEMI/STEMI, heart failure, etc.) and pre- and post-op vascular surgery (PAD/PVD, vascular bypass, etc.). Our primary teams are Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Cardiology, and we collaborate with PT/OT, Dietitians, Social Work, Case Management, Speech Therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide exceptional care for our patients.The 11K Monitor Technician (MT)-HUC is part of the health care team, providing support as the telemetry technician and Health Unit Coordinator. The MT assists nursing staff through constant observation of the telemetry monitoring system. The MT constantly observes hospital-wide telemetry, including rhythm and rate identification, documentation and immediate notification to nursing staff of any changes in the patient’s telemetry pattern. On 11K, the MTs are cross-trained and serve as HUCs (see HUC position description).Telemetry Monitoring:Constantly observes rhythms in the central telemetry monitoring systemProvides documentation per OHSU telemetry monitoring standardsDocuments rhythm strips at start of every shift & PRN changes in rhythmsDirectly communicates any rhythm changes to assigned RN or unit charge nurseCleans and stores telemetry monitoring equipment in accordance with OHSU policiesAccurately maintains patient information in Philips systemNotifies appropriate personnel of any telemetry equipment needs or maintenance issuesCompletes required annual telemetry competencyFulfills responsibility to the organization through performance that promotes Service ExcellencePerforms within current applicable policies including standards of the Patient Care Services DivisionAdheres to all aspects of the OHSU Code of ConductReception Responsibilities:Promotes and portrays a professional image and maintains positive guest relations when interacting, greeting, and providing information to staff, patients, family members, visitors, physicians and the general publicPromotes the OHSU service excellence modelReports customer service concerns to the nurse manager, charge nurse, or NPECInitiates and processes phone calls, fax’s, pages and take messages as requestedParticipates in documentation, collection, and collating of data for quality improvementIdentify and facilitate ideas for improving efficiency of unit operationsMaintains the telemetry monitoring area in a clean and orderly fashion, assuring appropriate supplies are readily availableSupport for Unit Operations:Acts in a supportive capacity for declared emergency proceduresDirectly communicates with charge or assigned nurse of new orders, stat ordersActs as adjunct support hospital unit coordinator (HUC)Performs other duties as assignedHigh school diploma or equivalentECG monitoring experience and/or previous ECG interpretation courseCompletion of the OHSU rhythm interpretation examAND (if hired) completion of OHSU rhythm interpretation trainings by end of orientation.Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.Demonstrated effective communication skills.Demonstrated collaboration & team work skills. Demonstrated proficiency in computer skillsKnowledge of medical terminologyDemonstrated effective communication skillsDemonstrated collaboration & team work skillsCompliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a wholeMust be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodationCurrent allied health science student with completion of a medical-surgical clinical rotation.Paramedic, EMT, or military medic experience.One (1) year experience as Telemetry Tech in an acute care facility.Telemetry certificationEMT certification CCurrent unencumbered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.Constant exposure to usual hospital environmental conditions.Occasional exposure to angry individualsBenefits:Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employeeTwo separate above market pension plans to choose fromVacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of serviceSick Leave- up to 96 hours per year8 paid holidays per yearSubstantial Tri-met and C-Tran discountsAdditional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)We are Oregon's only public academic health center.In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.All are welcome.OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.To request reasonable accommodation, contact

Created: 2026-03-23