Monitor Tech - Full time nights

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Community Health Systems in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, document rhythms, identify arrhythmias, and communicate findings to the care team.

You will ensure monitoring equipment is functional, assist with lead placement, and support safe, coordinated patient care on the night shift, while maintaining attendance and complying with all policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of telemetry or EKG interpretation course during orientation period
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting EKG rhythms and identifying arrhythmias
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at established intervals
• Identifies and notifies nurses or licensed personnel of rhythm changes, including potentially life-threatening arrhythmias
• Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for seamless care coordination
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment, escalating problems to Bio-med or IT as directed
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during shift for admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Ensures accurate lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry monitoring
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

EKG rhythm reading

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient safety awareness

Organization

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 163611
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 09/11/2026, 04:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 7950 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804, US