Monitor Tech - PRN

Community Health Systems; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Monitor Technician, where you will play a crucial role in patient safety by continuously observing telemetry monitors. This position involves identifying arrhythmias, maintaining effective communication with the healthcare team, and ensuring that monitoring equipment is functional. If you have a passion for patient care and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to effective care delivery and support patient safety. Your skills in EKG interpretation and attention to detail will be invaluable in this role, making a real difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors.
• Identifies arrhythmias and communicates findings to the healthcare team.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment.

Skills

EKG Rhythm Interpretation

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Telemetry Equipment Operation

Organizational Skills

Education

Telemetry or EKG Interpretation Course

0-2 Years Clinical Experience

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.
• 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 113704
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 04/24/2025, 12:45 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 1499 FAIR ROAD, STATESBORO, GA, 30458, US