Monitor Technician - Collier - PRN

Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Physicians Regional Healthcare System is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, identify arrhythmias, and communicate findings to the healthcare team. The role ensures equipment is functional and properly configured to support safe patient care.

Responsibilities include interpreting rhythm strips, notifying nursing staff of changes, maintaining equipment, and ensuring lead placement and documentation are accurate throughout shifts.

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 promptly notifies the nurse or licensed personnel.
• Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment, escalating unresolved problems as directed.
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during the shift and ensures proper configuration for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensures accurate lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry monitoring.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Telemetry equipment operation

Patient safety

Equipment/documentation organization

Education

High School Diploma

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 165960
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 09/28/2026, 01:20 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Night