Lifepoint Health·Galax, Virginia
The Telemetry Technician monitors and records heart rhythms for patients, identifying changes in rate, rhythm, or pattern. They are responsible for troubleshooting equipment and alerting nursing or physician staff to critical changes.
Schedule: full-time | days shift
Job Type: In-person
Job Location: Galax, VA
$15.27 - $18.86 p/hr.
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.
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:
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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.
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
Licenses: EMT, EMT-P, CNA, SRNA, or CMA preferred, or completion of first semester clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing Degree Program (ADN or BSN).
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required; Completion of Cardiac Telemetry Certification within 1 year of hire; Evidence of successful completion of Telemetry/Dysrhythmia course
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
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.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
A high school diploma is required, with an associate degree or specific medical licenses (EMT, CNA, CMA) preferred. Candidates must have BLS certification and complete a Cardiac Telemetry Certification within one year of hire.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.