Monitor Tech PRN Nights

Community Health Systems; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, document cardiac rhythms, and promptly report rhythm changes to the care team. You will ensure equipment is accurate and reliable for safe patient monitoring.

The role requires completing a telemetry/EKG interpretation course and 0-2 years of clinical or clerical experience. This is a part-time, night-shift position located at 3201 W State Highway 22, Corsicana, TX 75110.

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 telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at established intervals
• Identifies rhythm changes and notifies the nurse or licensed personnel promptly
• Maintains effective communication with care team for seamless coordination
• Troubleshoots monitoring equipment and escalates unresolved issues to Bio-med or IT
• Manages and tracks monitoring equipment for admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Ensures correct lead placement and electrode application for reliable telemetry
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies and standards

Skills

EKG rhythms

Attention to detail

Communication

Telemetry equipment operation

Education

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 167209
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 10/07/2026, 05:33 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 3201 W State Highway 22, Corsicana, TX, 75110, US