Monitor Tech Nights Full Time

Community Health Systems; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Corsicana, TX is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, document rhythms, and promptly notify the nurse of any arrhythmias. You will ensure equipment is calibrated, arrange lead placement, and assist with admissions and discharges as needed.

Requirements include completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course and 0-2 years of clerical or clinical experience in a medical setting. BCLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Telemetry or EKG interpretation course completed during orientation.
• 0–2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets telemetry, recording rhythm strips at set 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; escalate as directed.
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during shift and ensures correct configuration for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensures correct lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.
• Adheres to all policies and standards.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient safety

Organization

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 167207
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 10/09/2026, 02:21 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 3201 W State Highway 22, Corsicana, TX, 75110, US