ICU Monitor Technician

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Colorado seeks an ICU Monitor Technician to support the ICU team by continuously monitoring patients’ vital signs, ECG rhythms, and telemetry data. You will alert nursing staff, assist with bedside care, and ensure equipment is functioning properly while maintaining clear logs.

Join a community-focused hospital known for compassionate care and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Written arrhythmia exam with 80%+.
• Certified EKG Monitor Tech credential.
• RN/Respiratory Therapist ACLS and 100% arrhythmia exam in Relias.
• LPN/CNA with EKG Telemetry course or AACN telemetry course (80%).
• Annual Relias arrhythmia exam with 100% score.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate and monitor telemetry/monitoring equipment (cardiac monitors, invasive lines, hemodynamic monitors).
• Observe continuous patient data (ECG rhythms, arterial pressures, central venous pressures, pulse oximetry) and escalate abnormalities promptly.
• Perform routine checks of monitor leads, alarms, patient positioning, and equipment functionality.
• Assist with routine ICU tasks: transporting patients to imaging/labs, checking alarms, ensuring bed alarms and triggers work.

Skills

Arrhythmia exam

EKG Monitor Tech certification

ACLS certification

EKG Telemetry course

AACN telemetry online course

Relias arrhythmia exam

Job description

Join Our Team as an ICU Monitor Technician

As an ICU Monitor Technician at HRRMC, you will play a vital role in our ICU/critical-care team by continuously monitoring patients’ vital signs, cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic parameters, and other telemetry data. You will alert nursing staff, participate in turning and basic bedside care support, ensure proper function of monitoring equipment, and maintain accurate logs/documentation.

Discover Your Career in the Heart of the Rockies!

At Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC), we’re more than just a healthcare facility—we’re a cornerstone of our community nestled in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. With a commitment to excellence, compassion, and innovation, we offer state-of-the-art medical services, including emergency care, surgery, imaging, and much more. Our mission is clear: to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering the well-being of our community. We believe in making a positive impact not just through our healthcare services but also by creating a supportive and collaborative environment for our team members.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make an Impact: Help patients through personalized care, rehabilitation, and daily support.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside skilled healthcare professionals in a supportive and rewarding environment.
• Dynamic Responsibilities: Every day brings new opportunities to make a difference in patients’ lives.

Essential Duties

• Set up, calibrate and monitor telemetry/monitoring equipment (cardiac monitors, invasive lines, hemodynamic monitors).
• Observe continuous patient data (ECG rhythms, arterial pressures, central venous pressures, pulse oximetry, etc.) and immediately escalation abnormalities to appropriate nursing/physician staff.
• Perform routine checks of monitor leads, alarms, patient positioning, and equipment functionality.
• Assist with routine ICU tasks: transporting patients to and from imaging/labs, checking alarms, ensuring bed alarms, triggers are functioning.

Qualifications

• Successfully pass written arrhythmia exam with score of 80% or better.
• Or Certified EKG Monitor Tech
• Or RN’s and Respiratory Therapist must have ACLS and successfully pass arrhythmia exam in Relias with score of 100%.
• Or LPN and CNA’s successfully pass EKG Telemetry course with exam score of 80% or pass the AACN telemetry online course (to obtain certificate online, score must be 80%).
• A yearly Relias arrhythmia exam must be completed with a 100% score by all Monitor Techs.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Maintain current CPR or BLS certification.

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to support your career growth and personal well-being. For details about our benefits, visit our Benefits Guide.

Employment offers are contingent upon successfully fulfilling all pre-employment requirements, including a background check, drug screening, and verification of current immunizations.

Equal Opportunity Employer.