Monitor Tech Part Time Nights

North Knoxville Medical Center; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, assess and document patient cardiac rhythms, identify arrhythmias, and communicate findings to the healthcare team to support safe, effective care.

You will ensure monitoring equipment is functional and properly configured, assist with patient safety, and collaborate with nurses and clinicians during admissions, transfers, and discharges.

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
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification required

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors, accurately recording rhythm strips at established intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and promptly notifies the nurse or licensed personnel of 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 and escalates problems as directed.
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during shifts and ensures proper configuration for admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Skills

EKG rhythms interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

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

INDCS

Job Info

• Job Identification 164649


• Job Category Allied Health


• Posting Date 09/15/2026, 11:35 AM


• Degree Level High School Graduate


• Job Schedule Part time


• Job Shift Night


• Locations 7565 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN, 37849, US