Monitor Tech Full Time Days

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, interpret cardiac rhythms, and communicate findings to the healthcare team.

The role focuses on ensuring equipment remains functional and properly configured to support safe patient care. Candidates should complete a telemetry/EKG interpretation course and have 0–2 years of clerical or clinical experience in a medical setting.

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

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at established intervals
• Identifies rhythm changes and promptly notifies the nurse or licensed personnel of concerns
• Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for seamless care
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment, escalating when needed
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during shifts for admissions, transfers, discharges
• Ensures accurate lead placement and electrode application for optimal monitoring
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient safety awareness

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