Monitor Technician - Full Time - Nights

Community Health Systems; Crest View (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Job summary

North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crest View, PA is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, interpret EKG rhythms, and document findings accurately. This role supports patient safety and effective care delivery by ensuring monitors are functioning properly and configured for each patient.

Responsibilities include promptly notifying nurses of rhythm changes, coordinating with the care team, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining lead placement and equipment

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 observe and interpret telemetry monitors and record rhythm strips at established intervals
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify the nurse or other licensed personnel of any rhythm changes
• Maintain effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders to ensure seamless care coordination
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with monitoring equipment, escalating unresolved problems to Bio-med or IT as directed
• Organize and track monitoring equipment during the shift, ensuring proper configuration for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Ensure 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

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Telemetry equipment troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course

Tools

Telemetry monitoring system

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

As a core employee with North Okaloosa Medical Center, 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.