Monitor Tech Part Time Days

Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking a dedicated Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, interpret cardiac rhythms, and document findings for the care team. You will ensure monitors are properly configured and equipment is functioning to support safe patient care.

Responsibilities include promptly alerting nurses to rhythm changes, troubleshooting devices, and maintaining accurate lead placement and documentation while upholding patient safety and

Qualifications

• Completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course during orientation period is required.
• 0-2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and interpret telemetry monitors and record rhythm strips.
• Notify staff of rhythm changes, including potentially life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Communicate with the healthcare team to coordinate care.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with monitoring equipment.
• Maintain equipment organization and configuration for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensure correct lead placement and electrode application.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

EKG rhythm reading

Communication

Attention to detail

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient safety

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