Cardiac Rhythm Telemetry Technician

Community Health Systems; Corsicana (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry monitoring and assessment of patient cardiac rhythms. You will identify arrhythmias, document rhythm strips, and communicate findings to the healthcare team while ensuring equipment is functional and properly configured.

You will support patient safety and effective care delivery, perform equipment troubleshooting, and maintain reliable attendance in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course during orientation period.
• 0-2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and interpret telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at set intervals.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify nurse or licensed personnel of concerning findings.
• Maintain effective communication with peers, staff, physicians and leaders for coordinated care.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with monitoring equipment; escalate unresolved problems to Bio-med or IT as directed.
• Organize and track monitoring equipment during shifts and ensure proper configuration for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Ensure correct lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry monitoring.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Telemetry troubleshooting

Education

Telemetry/EKG course

Tools

BCLS certification

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry monitoring and assessment of patient cardiac rhythms. You will identify arrhythmias, document rhythm strips, and communicate findings to the healthcare team while ensuring equipment is functional and properly configured.

You will support patient safety and effective care delivery, perform equipment troubleshooting, and maintain reliable attendance in a fast-paced hospital setting.