Monitor Tech | FT | Nights

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Monitor Technician to continuously surveil telemetry monitors, interpret rhythms, and document findings to support patient safety. You will promptly alert nursing staff to rhythm changes and ensure equipment is properly configured and functional.

The role requires completing a telemetry/EKG interpretation course and 0–2 years of clerical/clinical hospital experience, with BCLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting EKG rhythms and identifying arrhythmias.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for teamwork.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot telemetry monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of patient safety protocols and escalation processes.
• Organizational skills to track equipment and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets telemetry monitors and records rhythm strips.
• Notifies nurses or licensed personnel of rhythm changes, including potentially life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Maintains communication with peers, staff, physicians and leaders for care coordination.
• Troubleshoots monitoring equipment and escalates issues as directed.
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during shifts for admissions, transfers, discharges.
• Ensures accurate lead placement and electrode configuration for telemetry monitoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains reliable attendance.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Telemetry equipment troubleshooting

Patient safety awareness

Organizational skills

Education

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course

BCLS - Basic Life Support

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.

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