Monitor Tech Nights Full Time

Woodland-Heights-Medical-Center; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland-Heights-Medical-Center in Lufkin, TX is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, interpret EKG rhythms, and document findings for the care team.

The role supports patient safety by promptly notifying nurses of rhythm changes, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring accurate lead placement and configuration during admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting EKG rhythms.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Equipment troubleshooting

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

Job Info

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