Monitor Tech-PRN

Community Health Systems; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Monitor Technician to oversee cardiac monitoring systems. The ideal candidate will interpret patients' telemetry data and communicate findings within a fast-paced medical environment, ensuring patient safety and effective care delivery.

Qualifications

• Required to have H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course is necessary.
• 0-2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors.
• Identifies and notifies staff of rhythm changes.
• Maintains communication with healthcare team for care coordination.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Telemetry or EKG interpretation course

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Job Summary

The Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous surveillance of central telemetry monitors to assess and document patient cardiac rhythms. This role identifies arrhythmias, communicates findings to the healthcare team, and ensures monitoring equipment is functional and accurately configured. The Monitor Technician plays a vital role in supporting patient safety and effective care delivery.

Job Summary

The Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous surveillance of central telemetry monitors to assess and document patient cardiac rhythms. This role identifies arrhythmias, communicates findings to the healthcare team, and ensures monitoring equipment is functional and accurately configured. The Monitor Technician plays a vital role in supporting 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.
• Completes required ongoing training and education, including department-specific certifications and competency validations.
• Adheres to patient safety protocols, promptly escalating issues that may compromise care to appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course 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 to collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.
• 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
  
  

State Specific Requirements

• Florida: Telemetry exam within six (6) months of hire date required.
• Georgia: Successful completion of assigned SAMA course and test required within 30 days of hire.
• Indiana: Indian Lutheran Hospital requires successful completion of SAMA course within 30 days of hire.
• New Mexico: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications preferred.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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