Monitor Tech

Prime Healthcare Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician for a part-time role at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.

The position focuses on continuous observation and interpretation of patient telemetry data to detect early warning signs and support timely medical intervention. Responsibilities include monitoring ECG rhythms, recognizing patterns, communicating with clinical staff, and maintaining telemetry equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate due within 30 days of hire.
• Current BLS certification upon hire.
• At least 6 months healthcare or Monitor Technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret heart rhythms (ECG/EKG) from telemetry displays.
• Identify normal/abnormal patterns and document findings.
• Notify nurses/physicians of significant changes and escalate urgent issues.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot telemetry equipment and electrodes.
• Ensure proper signal transmission and resolve connectivity issues.
• Record telemetry readings in the medical record and generate rhythm strips.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

ECG interpretation

Communication with healthcare team

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

BLS (AHA) certification

6 months healthcare experience

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available: DaysEmployment Type: Part Time (24 hours/week)Hours: 12-hour shiftsLocation: St. Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO

We are seeking a Monitor Technician, sometimes referred to as our Telemetry Monitor Technician (Tech) or Tele Monitor Tech. A Tele Monitor Tech will be responsible for observing and interpreting patients’ heart rhythms and other vital data transmitted by telemetry equipment. This role is crucial for identifying and alerting the medical team to any abnormalities or critical changes in a patient’s cardiac or health status. The Monitor Technician detects early warning signs of cardiac events, ensuring timely intervention, and improving patient outcomes in our telemetry unit.

Responsibilities

• Cardiac monitoring, observe and interpret heart rhythms (ECG/EKG) displayed on telemetry monitors
• Recognize normal and abnormal cardiac patterns, such as arrhythmias, and document findings
• Notify nurses or physicians of any significant changes in a patient’s heart rhythm or vital signs promptly, elevate critical issues (e.g., life-threatening) immediately
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot telemetry equipment, including electrodes and monitors
• Ensure proper signal transmission and resolve issues with poor connections or faulty equipment
• Record telemetry readings in the patient’s medical record for documentation and review, generate rhythm strips for analysis by the medical team

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or related experience, required
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Six months previous experience in healthcare or as a Monitor Technician

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Part Time > 59

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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