Monitor Tech Full Time Nights

Community Health Systems; New Port (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems seeks a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, document rhythms, and promptly report changes to the nursing team. The role includes equipment setup, lead placement, and ensuring reliable monitoring to support patient safety and care delivery.

Requires completion of a telemetry/EKG course during orientation and 0-2 years of clerical or clinical experience in a medical setting; Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification is required.

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 observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at established intervals.
• Notifies nurse or licensed personnel of rhythm changes, including life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Maintains communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for care coordination.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment; escalates unresolved problems to Bio-med or IT as directed.
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during shifts and ensures proper configuration for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensures accurate lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry monitoring.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient safety procedures

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.

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