Lead Monitor Technician
CJW Medical Center · Richmond, VA · 2 days ago
On-siteHealthcare$17.3–$24.22/hrFull-time
About the role
As a Lead Telemetry Technician, you'll play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality care by continuously monitoring cardiac rhythms and alerting the care team when action is needed. As a trusted expert and mentor, you’ll help train and guide others – building confidence, strengthening skills, and supporting a team that’s committed to improving human life – one heartbeat at a time.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring, interpreting, and documenting cardiac rhythms, and alerting nurses immediately to changes that may impact patient care
- Managing telemetry setup, lead placement, equipment upkeep, and inventory to ensure continuous, accurate monitoring
- Preparing and analyzing rhythm strips, updating logs, and maintaining patient monitoring records in line with hospital policies
- Guiding and mentoring telemetry staff by leading training, onboarding, and sharing updates on new tools or processes
- Enhancing patient safety by clearly communicating changes in rhythm, alarms, or signal issues
Requirements
- Completion of basic EKG/Arrhythmia course and successful completion of Monitor Tech examination
- Working knowledge of basic rhythms and arrhythmias
- 2 years previous experience as CMT/Cardiac Tech or Monitor Tech
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.