Job Description
Multiple Openings – Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem
Opportunities available across all shifts in both Newport Beach and Irvine.
Compensation
Compensation is determined by education, experience, tenure, and internal equity. Night shift positions qualify for shift differentials.
Career Ladder
Hoag offers clear advancement pathways to Telemetry Technician II, III, and Lead roles based on performance, competency, and tenure.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Telemetry Technician–Clerical Coordinator (TT/CC) is responsible for continuous ECG and SpO2 monitoring for assigned patients and for promptly notifying the RN of significant changes. As part of the Centralized Telemetry Command, this role supports ICU, step-down, ER, and med-surg units by ensuring real-time surveillance and coordination that directly impacts patient safety.
Additional responsibilities include:
Performing daily operational checks and maintenance of all monitoring equipment
Maintaining an organized nurse station and supporting the clinical team as needed
Answering phones and patient call lights promptly and courteously
Assisting patients, visitors, and clinical staff in a professional manner
Completing clerical tasks including census updates, supply organization, and inventory tracking
Monitoring electronic orders and notifying the Charge Nurse of new admissions
Participating in skill validations, competency checks, and shift coordination
Performing other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of a basic arrhythmia (ECG) course with a passing ECG competency
Preferred
Recent experience in an acute care setting as a Telemetry or Monitor Technician–Clerical Coordinator
Position Details
Exemption Status: Non-exempt
Benefits Eligible: Yes (excluding Per Diem)
Reports To: Department Director, Charge Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse, or Clinical Nurse
Why Hoag?
For more than 70 years, Hoag has delivered world-class, patient-centered care to Orange County. With award-winning hospitals, nationally recognized institutes, and an expanding network of health centers, Hoag offers a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence, innovation, and community well-being.
Equal Opportunity Employer