Monitor Tech Full Time Days

Community Health Systems; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Tucson is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, document patient rhythms, and communicate findings to the care team. The role supports patient safety through accurate monitoring, lead placement, and prompt escalation of arrhythmias, with required BCLS certification and completion of a telemetry/EKG course.

If you are detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of working in a fast-paced clinical setting, apply to join our

Qualifications

• Completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course during orientation period is required.
• 0-2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and interpret telemetry monitors and record rhythm strips.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify licensed staff.
• Communicate effectively with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve monitoring equipment issues; escalate as needed.
• Organize and track monitoring equipment for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensure correct lead placement and electrode application for telemetry.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with all policies.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Equipment troubleshooting

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

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; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.