This is a per diem/casual position working a 12-hr shift varied schedule (generally 6am-6:30pm or 6pm-6:30am). Weekend flexibility preferred. Located at both Scripps Mercy San Diego (Hillcrest) & Chula Vista. Why join Scripps Health? AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: * Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024 * #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023 * #78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023 * #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023 * Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years What you'll do: * Responsible for monitoring patients on cardiac and/or SPO2 (continuous oxygen saturation) via telemetry equipment. * This may include monitoring patients when transporting to and from procedures/units. * Interprets cardiac rhythms/SPO2 and reports changes to the RN. * Able to prioritize notification to the RN based on emergent patient care needs. * Identifies and maintains integrity of the telemetry system and reports all malfunctions and needed adjustments. * Responsible for printing telemetry strips and documenting per unit standards. * May be responsible for placing patient on cardiac/SPO2 monitor, change batteries, and set up leads. * May perform clerical and other duties as requested per unit standard. *Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:* * Must successfully complete the Scripps Health EKG Examination during interview process. *Required Certification/Registration:* * American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers *Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:* * Completion of formal telemetry training which may include; a class or online course, Electrocardiogram (EKG) or Arrhythmia Certification course or completion of a Paramedic, Cardio-Vascular, EMT, MD or RN program, or other cardiac related programs. * 6 months of Cardiac Monitoring experience. * Basic Arrhythmia Certification **Job:** **Pt Care Technical* **Organization:** **Scripps Mercy San Diego* **Title:** *Telemetry/Monitoring Tech - Per Diem Varied Shift - Mercy Hospitals* **Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO* **Requisition ID:** *252001371*