Monitor Technician - Full time - Nights

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Key West (FL); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Monthly housing stipend

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO and more!

Zusammenfassung

Lower Keys Medical Center is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to continuously oversee patient telemetry, interpret rhythm strips and document findings. You will promptly alert the nurse to rhythm changes and support a coordinated care approach across the care team.

The role requires a telemetry/EKG interpretation course and 0–2 years of clerical or clinical experience, with strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to operate monitoring equipment.

Qualifikationen

• Must complete a telemetry or EKG interpretation course during orientation.
• 0–2 years of clerical or clinical medical experience is required.

Aufgaben

• Continuously observe and interpret telemetry monitors and record rhythm strips.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify nursing staff of life‑threatening arrhythmias.
• Communicate effectively with peers, staff, physicians and leaders to coordinate care.
• Troubleshoot and resolve telemetry equipment issues with escalation as needed.
• Organize equipment for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensure correct lead placement and electrode application for accurate monitoring.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Kenntnisse

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Ausbildung

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course

0–2 years clerical/clinical experience

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Jobbeschreibung

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 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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