Monitor Tech | FT | Nights

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, interpret rhythms, and document findings. You will identify arrhythmias and coordinate with the healthcare team to support safe patient care.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, leading troubleshooting discussions with Bio-med/IT when needed, and ensuring proper lead placement and electrode application for accurate telemetry data.

Qualifikationen

• Telemetry/EKG rhythm interpretation proficiency required.
• Must have completed a telemetry or EKG interpretation course.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot telemetry monitoring equipment.

Aufgaben

• Continuously observe telemetry monitors and record rhythms at intervals.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify the nurse or licensed personnel.
• Maintain communication with care team to ensure coordination.
• Troubleshoot monitoring equipment and escalate issues as directed.
• Organize and track monitoring equipment during shifts for admissions/ transfers/ discharges.
• Ensure correct lead placement and electrode application for optimal monitoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Kenntnisse

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Telemetry equipment troubleshooting

Ausbildung

Telemetry or EKG interpretation course

Jobbeschreibung

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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