Monitor Tech FT Nights at Community Health Systems Gadsden, AL

Salón Večná kráska; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Gadsden, AL is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, identify arrhythmias, and communicate findings to the healthcare team to support safe, effective care delivery.

The role requires completion of a telemetry/EKG course and 0–2 years of clerical or clinical experience, with duties including equipment troubleshooting, lead placement, and coordination with nurses and other staff.

Qualifications

• Completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course during orientation.
• 0–2 years of clerical and/or clinical medical setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and interpret telemetry monitors at established intervals.
• Identify rhythm changes and notify licensed staff promptly.
• Maintain communication with peers, physicians, and leaders to coordinate care.
• Troubleshoot monitoring equipment and escalate issues to Bio-med or IT.
• Manage and document lead placement and equipment configuration during shifts.
• Perform other duties and adhere to all policies.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Communication

Attention to detail

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Telemetry/EKG course

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Monitor Tech FT Nights at Community Health Systems. Gadsden, AL.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment.