Monitor Technician - Full time - Nights

Lower Keys Medical Center; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly housing stipend

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lower Keys Medical Center in Key West, FL is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, document cardiac rhythms, and promptly communicate rhythm changes to the care team. You will ensure monitors are configured correctly and support patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course and 0–2 years of clerical or clinical experience. BCLS certification is required.

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 intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and notifies the nurse or licensed personnel promptly.
• Maintains clear communication with peers, staff, physicians and leaders for care coordination.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment; escalates as directed.
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during shift; ensures proper configuration.
• Ensures accurate 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

EKG rhythm interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Telemetry or EKG interpretation 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 Lower Keys 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: monthly housing stipend, health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO and more! You can also qualify for tuition assistance and a reimbursement program for qualified programs.

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