Monitor Tech Full Time Days

Northwest Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, interpret rhythms, and document findings to support patient safety and effective care delivery.

You will notify the care team of rhythm changes, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure proper lead placement. Prior orientation course in telemetry is required; 0–2 years in a clinical setting is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Completion of telemetry/EKG course during orientation.
• 0-2 years of clerical/clinical medical experience.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and interpret telemetry, recording rhythm strips at intervals.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify licensed staff.
• Maintain effective communication with care team for coordination.
• Troubleshoot and resolve telemetry equipment issues, escalate as directed.
• Organize equipment for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensure correct lead placement and electrode application for accurate monitoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Troubleshooting equipment

Patient safety awareness

Education

Telemetry/EKG course (orientation period)

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