Monitor Tech Nights PRN

Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a part-time Monitor Technician for night shifts, responsible for monitoring patients' cardiac rhythms through telemetry. The role involves communicating findings to healthcare teams, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining monitoring equipment. Entry-level candidates with a completed EKG course are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course required.
• 0-2 years clerical or clinical experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors.
• Identifies arrhythmias and notifies licensed personnel promptly.
• Troubleshoots monitoring equipment issues.

Skills

Reading EKG rhythms

Identifying arrhythmias

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting monitoring equipment

Education

Telemetry or EKG interpretation course

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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.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care