Monitor Tech Nights Full Time

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, document rhythms, and alert the care team to arrhythmias to support safe patient care.

The role requires interpreting EKG rhythms, ensuring proper lead placement, and coordinating with nurses during admissions, transfers, and discharges while troubleshooting equipment and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes telemetry monitors and records rhythms at established intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and notifies nursing staff of potentially life‑threatening arrhythmias.
• Maintains communication with care team to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Troubleshoots and escalates monitor equipment issues as directed.
• Manages equipment during shifts and ensures correct lead placement for admissions/transfers/discharges.
• Adheres to safety protocols and accurate documentation.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient safety awareness

Education

Telemetry or EKG interpretation course

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

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