ED Monitor Tech - Part time nights

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 36 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Fort Wayne is seeking a Monitor Technician to continuously surveil telemetry monitors, document cardiac rhythms, and promptly alert the nursing team to arrhythmias. The role emphasizes患者安全 and accurate equipment setup.

Responsibilities include interpreting rhythms, maintaining lead placement, coordinating with clinicians, and troubleshooting monitoring devices. Requires completion of a telemetry/EKG course and 0–2 years of clinical or clerical experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Continuously observes and interprets telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at established intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and promptly notifies the nurse or licensed personnel.
• Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians and leaders for care coordination.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment and escalates unresolved problems as directed.
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during shift and ensures proper configuration for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Ensures accurate lead placement and electrode application for optimal monitoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Connaissances

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Telemetry equipment operation

Formation

Telemetry/EKG course during orientation

Outils

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors to assess and document patient cardiac rhythms. Identifies arrhythmias, communicates findings to the healthcare team, and ensures monitoring equipment is functional and accurately configured. Supports patient safety and effective care delivery.

Essential Functions

• Continuously observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors, accurately recording rhythm strips at established intervals.
• Identifies and promptly notifies the nurse or other licensed personnel of any rhythm changes, including potentially life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment, escalating unresolved problems to Bio-med or IT as directed.
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during the shift, ensuring proper configuration for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensures accurate lead placement and electrode application to maintain optimal telemetry monitoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting EKG rhythms and identifying arrhythmias.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot telemetry monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of patient safety protocols and escalation processes.
• Organizational skills to manage equipment tracking and documentation efficiently.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Job Info

• Job Identification 168543
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 10/23/2026, 04:00 AM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 2520 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, US