Monitor Tech - Full time nights

Northwest Health; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health in La Porte, Indiana, seeks a Monitor Technician to continuously observe telemetry monitors, document rhythms, and identify arrhythmias to support the healthcare team. You will ensure equipment is functional and properly configured, escalate rhythm changes promptly, and help maintain patient safety and care delivery in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes communication with nurses and leaders, attention to detail, and reliable attendance, with basic EKG interpretation

Qualifications

• Telemetry/EKG course completed during orientation.
• 0-2 years clerical/clinical experience in a medical setting.
• BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and notifies the nurse or licensed personnel promptly.
• Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders.
• Troubleshoots and resolves monitoring equipment issues; escalates as directed.
• Tracks and maintains monitoring equipment during shifts; ensures proper configuration for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensures correct lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with policies and standards.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Patient safety awareness

Education

Telemetry/EKG 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