Monitor Tech

Flowers Hospital; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Flowers Hospital is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, document patient rhythms, and identify arrhythmias. You will communicate findings to the healthcare team and ensure equipment is correctly configured for safe patient care.

Responsibilities include recording rhythm strips, notifying staff of rhythm changes, coordinating with care teams, and maintaining equipment.

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 observes and interprets telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at set intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and promptly notifies nurses or licensed personnel.
• Maintains communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for coordination.
• Troubleshoots and resolves monitoring equipment issues; escalates as directed.
• Organizes and tracks equipment for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensures correct lead placement and electrode application for optimal monitoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Telemetry rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course

Job description

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 167983
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 10/15/2026, 02:18 AM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 4370 W Main St, Dothan, AL, 36305, US