Monitor Tech Days Weekends (Friday to Sunday)

Tennova Healthcare- LaFollette Medical Center; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Monitor Technician for weekend shifts. The role involves monitoring patient cardiac rhythms, communicating arrhythmia findings to the healthcare team, and ensuring the functionality of monitoring equipment. Candidates should possess an EKG interpretation course and have solid communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting required.
• Proficiency in reading EKG rhythms and identifying arrhythmias.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors.
• Identifies and promptly notifies the nurse of rhythm changes.
• Maintains effective communication with medical staff.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Completion of telemetry or EKG interpretation course

Job description

Monitor Tech Days Weekends (Friday to Sunday)

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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.

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.
• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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