Monitor Tech Days Full Time

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors and document cardiac rhythms. You will identify arrhythmias, communicate findings to the care team, and ensure monitoring equipment is properly configured for safe patient care.

Responsibilities include recording rhythm strips, notifying nursing staff of rhythm changes, maintaining equipment, and ensuring lead placement accuracy while supporting a safe,

Qualifications

• Telemetry or EKG interpretation course completed.
• 0-2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitors telemetry, records rhythm strips at set intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and notifies nursing staff of potentially life-threatening conditions.
• Maintains clear communication with the healthcare team for seamless care.
• Troubleshoots telemetry equipment and escalates issues as needed.
• Manages monitoring equipment during shifts and ensures proper lead placement.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Telemetry equipment operation

Patient safety awareness

Equipment organization

Education

Telemetry or EKG course completion

0-2 years clerical/clinical experience

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.