Monitor Tech Part Time Nights

Tennova---Turkey-Creek-Medical-Center-1; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors and document patient rhythms.

You will identify arrhythmias, notify the care team, troubleshoot equipment, and help ensure patient safety during night shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and interpret telemetry; record rhythm strips at intervals.
• Identify rhythm changes; promptly notify nurse or licensed personnel of arrhythmias.
• Communicate with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders to ensure care coordination.
• Troubleshoot and resolve monitoring equipment; escalate unresolved issues.
• Organize and track monitoring equipment during shift; configure for admissions/transfers/discharges.
• Ensure correct lead placement and electrode application for optimal monitoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned; maintain regular attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Telemetry equipment troubleshooting

Patient safety protocols

Equipment tracking

Education

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course

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 163539
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 09/16/2026, 02:55 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 10820 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37934, US