Monitor Tech Nights Full Time

Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, document rhythms, and identify arrhythmias. You will promptly notify nurses of rhythm changes and ensure proper lead placement for accurate readings.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, coordinating with the care team, and maintaining safe patient care. A telemetry/EKG course and BCLS are required, with 0–2 years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of telemetry/EKG interpretation course during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and interpret telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at established intervals.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify licensed staff of changes or life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Maintain effective communication with the care team to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Troubleshoot monitoring equipment and escalate unresolved issues to Bio-med or IT as directed.
• Organize and track monitoring equipment during the shift and ensure proper configuration for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensure accurate lead placement and electrode application for reliable telemetry readings.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient safety

Documentation

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