Monitor Tech Part Time Nights

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

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare - North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician to continuously surveil telemetry monitors, document rhythms, and communicate findings to the care team. The role supports patient safety and effective care delivery in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include interpreting rhythm strips, promptly notifying nurses of changes, and ensuring equipment is functioning and properly configured for patient care, 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.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at established intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and notifies nurse or licensed personnel promptly.
• Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for seamless care coordination.
• Troubleshoots and resolves monitoring equipment issues; escalate if unresolved.
• Organizes tracking of monitoring equipment and ensures proper configuration for admissions, transfers, discharges.
• Ensures accurate lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry.
• Maintains regular, reliable attendance and adheres to policies.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

EKG rhythm interpretation

Communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Lead placement

Attendance reliability

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.

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