Scripps Health·San Diego, California
Responsible for monitoring cardiac and SPO2 rhythms via telemetry equipment and reporting emergent changes to the RN. Duties include placing monitors, documenting telemetry strips, and maintaining system integrity.
This is a benefited, part-time position (48 hours per pay period, every two weeks) working 12-hour night shifts on varied nights.
Hours are generally 1830-0700.
Rotating holidays and weekends required.
Located at Scripps Centralized Services on Rehco Road.
If you are selected to move forward in the process and interview for this position, be prepared to take a proctored telemetry test during the interview.
Why join Scripps Health?
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Why Scripps Hospital Centralized Services?
Pioneering Innovation: Be part of a trailblazing team in California, the first to remotely monitor a network of hospitals from one centralized location.
Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside experienced telemetry technicians, gaining valuable skills and insights in a cutting-edge healthcare environment.
Make a Difference: Play a key role in revolutionizing patient care through advanced technology and streamlined systems.
What you'll do: Responsibility for monitoring patients on cardiac and/or SPO2 (continuous oxygen saturation) via telemetry equipment.
Monitoring patients when transporting to and from procedures/units.
Interpreting cardiac rhythms/SPO2 and reports changes to the RN.
Ability to prioritize notification to the RN based on emergent patient care needs.
Identifying and maintaining integrity of the telemetry system and reports all malfunctions and needed adjustments.
Responsibility for printing telemetry strips and documenting per unit standards.
Responsibility for placing patient on cardiac/SPO2 monitor, change batteries, and set up leads.
Performing clerical and other duties as requested per unit standard.
Required Qualifications: Must successfully complete the Scripps Health EKG Examination during interview process
Completion of formal telemetry training which may include a class or online course OR 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 preferred Basic Arrhythmia Certification EKG certification EMT experience
Candidates must successfully pass a proctored EKG examination during the interview process. Preferred qualifications include telemetry or arrhythmia certification, or completion of a Paramedic, EMT, or nursing program.
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.