Monitor Tech - Full time nights

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, document rhythms, and promptly communicate findings to the healthcare team. The role emphasizes patient safety and accurate equipment setup.

Requirements include a telemetry/EKG interpretation course and 0-2 years of clinical or clerical healthcare experience; Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification is required. This on-site position supports hospital telemetry workflows and patient care.

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
• BCLS certification preferred or required as per policy

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at established intervals
• Identifies rhythm changes and promptly notifies the nurse or licensed personnel
• Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for care coordination
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment and escalates as directed
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during the shift and ensures proper configuration
• 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 interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Telemetry equipment operation

Patient safety

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.

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