Monitor Technician - Full Time - Days

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Tuition assistance

Reimbursement program for qualified...

Job summary

East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, document rhythms, and promptly report arrhythmias to the care team. The role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include interpreting EKG rhythms, maintaining equipment, ensuring proper lead placement, and assisting with patient transfers and admissions while supporting

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at set intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and notifies licensed personnel promptly.
• Maintains clear communication with nurses, physicians, and leadership.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment as directed.
• Organizes monitoring equipment for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Ensures correct lead placement and electrode application for optimal monitoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

EKG rhythm reading

Communication skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

Telemetry/EKG course

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

Benefits

As a core employee with East Georgia Regional Medical Center, you will be eligible for competitive base pay, night shift incentives, and a robust total rewards compensation package.

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO
• Tuition assistance
• Reimbursement program for qualified programs