Monitor Tech Full Time Nights

Lake Granbury Medical Center; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Granbury Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors and document cardiac rhythms. You will identify arrhythmias, communicate findings to the care team, and ensure monitoring equipment is properly configured and functioning.

Responsibilities include recording rhythm strips, alerting staff to changes, and maintaining equipment with attention to safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and interpret telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at intervals.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify licensed personnel of potential issues.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and staff to coordinate care.
• Troubleshoot monitoring equipment and escalate as directed.
• Track and organize monitoring equipment for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensure correct lead placement and electrode application for optimal monitoring.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Attention to detail

Communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Telemetry/EKG course

Tools

Telemetry monitors

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