Monitor Tech Full Time Nights

Community Health Systems; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, document rhythm strips, and promptly notify the nursing team of rhythm changes. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and collaboration with the care team.

You will troubleshoot monitoring equipment, ensure correct lead placement, and support shift operations during night hours while maintaining reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Telemetry rhythm interpretation and arrhythmia recognition.
• 0-2 years of clerical/clinical experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and records rhythm strips at established intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and notifies the nurse or licensed personnel.
• Maintains effective communication with the care team for seamless coordination.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment; escalates when needed.
• Ensures accurate lead placement and proper equipment configuration for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Maintains regular attendance and adheres to policies and standards.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Communication skills

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 163693
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 09/09/2026, 03:30 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night