Monitor Tech - Full time nights

Northwest Health; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, document patient rhythms, and support safe care delivery. The role requires interpreting EKG rhythms, recognizing arrhythmias, and communicating findings to the healthcare team.

Candidates should have completion of a telemetry/EKG course and 0–2 years of clerical or clinical experience. The position emphasizes timely reporting, equipment troubleshooting, and adherence to safety protocols;

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

• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms at established intervals.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify nursing staff of potentially life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Maintain effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for care coordination.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with monitoring equipment; escalate unresolved problems to Bio-med or IT as directed.
• Organize and track monitoring equipment during shifts 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.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Communication skills

Troubleshooting equipment

Attention to detail

Patient safety awareness

Documentation skills

Education

Telemetry/EKG course completed

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