Monitor Technician - Full Time - Nights

North Okaloosa Medical Center; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

North Okaloosa Medical Center seeks a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, document cardiac rhythms, and identify arrhythmias. You will communicate findings to the care team and ensure equipment is properly configured for safe patient monitoring.

Qualifications include completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course and 0–2 years of clerical or clinical experience. Strong communication and meticulous attention to detail are essential.

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

• Continuously observe and interpret telemetry monitors and record rhythm strips at set intervals.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify nurses or licensed personnel of potential emergencies.
• Communicate effectively with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for care coordination.
• Troubleshoot and resolve monitoring equipment issues; escalate to Bio-med or IT as directed.
• Organize and track monitoring equipment for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensure correct lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Equipment troubleshooting

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.