Monitor Tech Full Time Nights

Community Health Systems; Victoria (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, interpret rhythms, and document findings. You will promptly notify nursing staff of rhythm changes and ensure equipment is properly configured.

Qualified candidates have telemetry/EKG interpretation training and 0–2 years of related experience. Strong attention to detail, communication, and adherence to safety protocols are essential for success in a fast-paced hospital setting.

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 telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at established intervals
• Identifies rhythm changes and notifies nurse or licensed personnel promptly
• Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for care coordination
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment, escalating as directed
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during shifts for admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Ensures accurate lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry monitoring
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Operate equipment

Patient safety protocols

Organizational skills

Education

Telemetry/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