Monitor Tech Nights Full Time

CHS Career Site; Lufkin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CHS Career Site seeks a Monitor Technician to continuously monitor telemetry, interpret rhythms, and document findings for the care team. You will promptly report rhythm changes to nurses and licensed staff while ensuring equipment functions and is properly configured for patient safety.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting monitors, coordinating with colleagues, and maintaining correct lead placement during shifts. Comfortable working nights with strict adherence to policies is required.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Continuously observe and interpret telemetry monitors and record rhythm strips.
• Identify rhythm changes and notify nurses or licensed personnel.
• Maintain effective communication with care teams for coordination.
• Troubleshoot and resolve telemetry equipment issues; escalate when needed.
• Organize and track monitoring equipment for admissions/transfers/discharges.
• Ensure correct lead placement and electrode application.

Kenntnisse

EKG interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Telemetry troubleshooting

Patient safety knowledge

Equipment organization

Ausbildung

Telemetry/EKG course

Jobbeschreibung

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 166972
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 10/08/2026, 03:48 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night