Monitor Tech

Community Health Systems; Arizona; Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Monitor Technician to continuously surveil telemetry monitors, assess and document cardiac rhythms, identify arrhythmias, and communicate findings to the healthcare team to support patient safety and effective care delivery.

Responsibilities include interpreting rhythm strips, notifying nurses of rhythm changes, troubleshooting equipment, and coordinating care during admissions, transfers and discharges.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Continuously observes and interprets telemetry monitors and records rhythm strips.
• Identifies rhythm changes and promptly notifies the nurse or licensed personnel.
• Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders to coordinate care.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment.
• Ensures proper lead placement and configuration for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Maintains regular attendance and compliance with policies.

Kenntnisse

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course

Tools

Telemetry equipment operation

Jobbeschreibung

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