Monitor Tech-Nights

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center; Loma Linda (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance and documentation of cardiac rhythms. The role involves identifying arrhythmias, notifying the care team, and ensuring monitors are accurately configured for patient safety and efficient care delivery.

Responsibilities include lead placement, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting discharge and admission processes while maintaining reliable attendance and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret EKG rhythms and identify arrhythmias.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced telemetry environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication within healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at set intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and notifies the nurse or licensed personnel promptly.
• Maintains clear communication with peers, staff, physicians and leaders for care coordination.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Telemetry equipment troubleshooting

Patient safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma

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 162813
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 08/26/2026, 05:39 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 3100 Oak Grove Rd, Poplar Bluff, MO, 63901, US