Monitor Tech - Full time nights

Community Health Systems; Valparaiso (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, record rhythm strips, identify arrhythmias, and promptly communicate findings to the care team. The role emphasizes patient safety and accurate monitoring in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The position requires a telemetry or EKG interpretation course and 0–2 years of clerical or clinical experience, with duties including equipment maintenance, documentation, and collaboration with nurses and

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 monitors and records rhythm strips at set intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and notifies nursing staff of potentially life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Maintains communication with peers, staff, physicians and leaders for care coordination.
• Troubleshoots and resolves telemetry equipment issues; escalates to Bio-med or IT as directed.
• Organizes equipment during shift and ensures proper configuration for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Ensures correct lead placement and electrode application for optimal monitoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

EKG rhythms interpretation

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Telemetry equipment operation

Patient safety awareness

Organization

Education

Telemetry or EKG interpretation course

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

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