Telemetry Technician

Telemetry Technician

Schedule: Days (7 am - 7 pm) | rotating weekends

Job Type: In-person

Job Location: Galax, VA

Your experience matters

Twin County Regional Healthcare is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Telemetry Tech joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Working in our ICU means being part of a close-knit team that delivers high-quality, compassionate care to our rural community. We take pride in our strong team culture, where every voice matters and collaboration is key. With flexible scheduling and ongoing opportunities for professional growth and innovation, our ICU is a rewarding and supportive place to build your nursing career.

How you will contribute

A Telemetry Tech who excels in this role:

• Monitors and records heart rhythms for patients receiving telemetry cardiac monitoring.

• Recognizes all changes in the heart's rate, rhythm, or pattern, records the changes, and if necessary, contacts a nurse or physician.

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and recognize false alarms.

• Must have good technical skills in identifying heart rhythm patterns that may be complex.

• Ability to work with all age groups, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period. Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we are looking for

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Paramedic training/experience or CNA (with telemetry training preferred), or EMT Basic/Intermediate.

• Demonstrated experience/education in telemetry interpretation preferred.

• Certificate course covering the anatomy and physiology of the heart, recognition of normal and abnormal heart rhythms, infection control procedures, and technical skills preferred.

• CNA, LPN, or Paramedic License in Virginia

• BLS required within 30 days of hire | ACLS, PALS, and Advanced Stroke Course preferred.

EEOC Statement

Twin County Regional Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twin County is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.