Monitor Tech Full Time Nights

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, document rhythms, and communicate findings to the care team. The role supports patient safety and effective care delivery in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include interpreting rhythms, notifying changes, troubleshooting equipment, and coordinating care with nurses and physicians.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry continuously and record rhythm strips at established intervals.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify nurse or licensed personnel.
• Maintain effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for seamless care coordination.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with monitoring equipment, escalating as directed.
• Organize and track monitoring equipment during shift and ensure proper configuration for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensure accurate lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry monitoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Communication

Attention to detail

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient safety

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

INDCS