Paramedic/Cardiac Technician
1 day ago
Bakersfield
Career-defining. Life-changing. At iRhythm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what’s possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career Why Paramedics Choose This Role If you’re a Paramedic who thrives in high-acuity situations but is thinking long-term, this role offers a way to apply your cardiac expertise in a focused, sustainable, and clinically meaningful setting — without the physical strain, unpredictable shifts, or career ceiling common in field work. As an Arrhythmia Technician (AT), you’ll continue using advanced rhythm recognition and clinical decision-making skills while transitioning into a technology-enabled diagnostic role that directly supports physicians and improves patient outcomes at scale. Role Overview The Arrhythmia Technician (AT) supports Zio AT Services by delivering accurate ECG analysis and high-quality cardiac diagnostic reports. This role blends independent clinical judgment, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and collaboration with medical professionals in a fast-paced clinical operations environment. This is a hybrid position with weekly in-office attendance and remote work. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the San Francisco office (unless otherwise designated as hybrid). How Your Paramedic Experience Translates As a Paramedic, you already: • Rapidly assess cardiac rhythms under pressure, • Make high-stakes clinical decisions independently, • Communicate critical findings clearly to physicians, • Maintain precision and focus in time-sensitive environments This role builds on those strengths — shifting from field response to diagnostic expertise and clinical accuracy. What You’ll Do • Review ECG rhythm strips and algorithm findings for accuracy and completeness using iRhythm tools, • Perform quality assurance on cardiac reports provided to physicians, • Identify and escalate clinically significant or critical rhythm findings, • Communicate findings clearly to medical professionals when needed, • Support patient follow-up for additional cardiac data collection, • Continuously develop advanced rhythm interpretation skills, • Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and clinical quality standards Why This Career Change Makes Sense for EMT-Ps Career Longevity • Less physical strain than field work, • More consistent schedules than shift-based EMS work, • Deep specialization in cardiac rhythm interpretation, • Influence thousands of patient outcomes through diagnostic accuracy, • Support physician decision-making across a broad patient population Qualifications Required • High School Diploma or equivalent, • Active Paramedic (EMT-P) certification (accepted in lieu of CCT per company policy), • Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience Preferred • Experience in emergency medicine, critical care transport, or cardiac monitoring, • Strong background in ECG interpretation and rhythm recognition, • Interest in cardiac diagnostics and technology-enabled care Skills That Lead to Success • Intermediate to advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation, • High attention to detail and clinical accuracy, • Ability to work independently and make sound clinical judgments, • Strong communication skills with physicians and clinical teams, • Comfort using clinical software and monitoring systems, • Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous learning Working Environment • Hybrid role with required local IDTF shifts based on business needs, • Fast-paced, clinically focused operations environment, • Structured onboarding, ongoing training, and career advancement pathways As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws. iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at About iRhythm Technologies iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm’s vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all. 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