Monitor Tech - FT 7a-7p

MountainView Regional Medical Center; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MountainView Regional Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician responsible for continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, documenting cardiac rhythms, and communicating findings to the care team. The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate equipment configuration, and reliable performance within a hospital setting.

Your responsibilities include interpreting rhythms, notifying nurses of changes, and ensuring leads are correctly placed, with strong emphasis on teamwork and adherence to

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, recording rhythm strips at set intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and promptly notifies the nurse or licensed personnel.
• Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for seamless care.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment; escalates when needed.
• Coordinates equipment organization and tracking during shifts for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensures proper lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry monitoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned; maintains regular attendance and complies with policies.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Telemetry equipment operation

Patient safety knowledge

Equipment tracking

Education

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course (orientation)

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

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

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