Monitor Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's St. Joseph Health in the Brazos Valley region seeks a Monitor Tech to observe patients' cardiac rhythms and alarm data, document findings, and communicate changes to nursing staff.

You will set up telemetry equipment, monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, and assist with rapid response under pressure, contributing to patient safety and timely intervention. Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, understanding of cardiac rhythms, and the ability to act quickly

Qualifications

• Monitors patient cardiac rhythms and alarms, maintaining accuracy in data.
• Identifies rhythm changes and alerts nursing staff promptly.
• Performs basic EKG and telemetry setup per unit protocol.

Responsibilities

• Continuous observation of monitored EKG patterns and pulse oximetry as ordered.
• Troubleshoots telemetry equipment and ensures monitors function properly.
• Identifies changes and notifies RN; responds to emergencies.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

EKG interpretation

CPR knowledge

Education

High School diploma

GED equivalent

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Monitors

Alarms

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Monitor Tech, you will be responsible for continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms to detect and report changes.

Every day you will meticulously monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, measure intervals, and promptly communicate critical findings to nursing staff and healthcare providers, ensuring accurate documentation.

To be successful, you will demonstrate sharp observational skills, a thorough understanding of cardiac rhythms, and the ability to act quickly and precisely under pressure, crucial for patient safety and timely intervention.

• Continuous observation of monitored EKG patterns and pulse oximetry as ordered. Sets up, calibrates and Maintains settings and alarms on telemetry module. Obtains rhythm strip at beginning of shift, on admission and whenever changes occur. Labels strip with patient identification, time, lead monitored, PR interval, ST interval, QRS interval


• Trouble shoots telemetry equipment, Ensures monitors are functioning properly, ensure telemetry supplies are readily available. Accounts for all telemetry transmitters, Verifies daily telemetry charges


• Identifies changes in rate, rhythm, or pattern, notifying RN of these changes. Responds appropriately to emergency situations, runs a continuous EKG strip and notifies appropriate staff


• Assists in answering telephone, ensures transmitters are properly cleaned between patients.


• Demonstrates a commitment to personal growth and development by completing annual mandatory in‑services and Code Validation within given time frame, attends unit‑based in‑services, attends monthly departmental meetings. Demonstrates flexibility in responding to unit/service needs, i.e., floating to other areas

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or


• High School GED General Studies, upon hire


• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Where You’ll Work

St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.

St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.