Monitor Tech - Full time nights

Northwest Health La Porte; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health La Porte is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, interpret rhythms, and document results. You will notify the care team of rhythm changes and ensure equipment is functioning correctly to support patient safety and effective care delivery.

The role requires completing a telemetry or EKG interpretation course and 0–2 years of related clinical or clerical experience.

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 patient telemetry, recording rhythm strips at set intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and notifies nursing staff of potential life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Maintains communication with peers, staff, physicians and leaders for care coordination.
• Troubleshoots telemetry equipment and escalates issues as needed.
• Manages and documents monitoring equipment during shifts; ensures correct configuration for admissions/transfers/discharges.
• Ensures proper lead placement and electrode application for optimal monitoring.
• Adheres to policies and standards and maintains reliable attendance.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Telemetry troubleshooting

Patient safety

Organization

Education

Telemetry or EKG interpretation 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 162768
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 08/30/2026, 04:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 1331 State St, Laporte, IN, 46350, US