Monitor Technician - Collier - Full Time - Nights

Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Tuition assistance

Reimbursement program

Job summary

Physicians Regional Healthcare System in Naples, FL is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, document patient rhythms, and promptly alert the nurse to any rhythm changes. The role supports patient safety and effective care delivery.

Qualified candidates complete a telemetry or EKG interpretation course, have 0–2 years of clerical or clinical experience, and can troubleshoot monitoring equipment. BCLS certification is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry continuously and record rhythm strips at set intervals.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify nursing staff.
• Communicate effectively with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for care coordination.
• Troubleshoot monitoring equipment and escalate issues as directed to Bio-med or IT.
• Ensure proper lead placement and electrode application for optimal monitoring.
• Organize equipment tracking and documentation during shifts.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Telemetry equipment troubleshooting

Patient safety

Organizational skills

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.

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

As a core employee with Physicians Regional, you will be eligible for competitive base pay, night shift incentives, and a robust total rewards compensation package. Included in our benefits package includes some of the following: health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO and more! You can also qualify for tuition assistance and a reimbursement program for qualified programs.