Per Diem Telemetry Technician- Med Surg Telemetry (Bldg3)- Night Shift
University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
The technician monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms of patients on telemetric equipment to identify arrhythmias. They are responsible for notifying medical staff of changes and troubleshooting equipment issues.
UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Your Role on the Team
The Telemetry Monitor Technician monitors and accurately interprets cardiac rhythms of patients on telemetric equipment. Provides continuous observation and identifies basic arrhythmias. Provides prompt notification of changes/issues or dysrhythmia to the RN or Physician as they occur. Troubleshoots false alarms and system /equipment issues. Documents values and mounts rhythm strips according to unit standards. Also provides continuous observation of the patients who are being monitored during special procedures.
What It Takes to be Successful
Minimum one year experience monitoring cardiac activity Electrocardiography (ECG) Certification by time of hire Availability to work weekends and rotating shifts, including evenings, nights and holidays
Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Requires at least one year of cardiac monitoring experience and an ECG certification by the time of hire. Candidates must also hold a Basic Life Support certification and be available for rotating shifts.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
