Monitor Tech

Gadsden Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadsden Regional Medical Center seeks a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance and documentation of cardiac rhythms. You will identify arrhythmias, communicate findings to the healthcare team, and ensure monitors function correctly to support patient safety.

Responsibilities include interpreting rhythm strips, alerting staff to rhythm changes, and troubleshooting equipment while maintaining clear documentation and smooth care coordination during night shifts.

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.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at established intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and notifies nurses or licensed personnel promptly.
• Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for care coordination.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment, escalating problems as directed.
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during shifts and ensures proper configuration for admissions/transfers/discharges.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Telemetry equipment troubleshooting

Education

Telemetry/EKG 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 164039
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 09/17/2026, 02:45 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night