Monitor Tech Full Time Days

CHS Career Site; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Career Site is seeking a Monitor Technician responsible for continuous telemetry surveillance, rhythm interpretation, and ensuring equipment is properly configured to support patient safety. You will communicate findings to the healthcare team and assist with care delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have up to 2 years of clerical/clinical experience and completed a telemetry/EKG interpretation course during orientation.

Qualifications

• Telemetry/EKG rhythm interpretation; identify arrhythmias.
• 0–2 years of clerical or clinical medical setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes telemetry monitors and records rhythm strips at set intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and notifies the nurse or licensed staff promptly.
• Maintains clear communication with healthcare team to coordinate care.
• Troubleshoots monitoring equipment and escalates issues as directed.
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during shifts.
• Ensures correct lead placement and electrode application for telemetry.
• Performs other duties and maintains regular attendance.
• Adheres to all policies and safety standards.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Telemetry equipment operation

Patient safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course

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