Monitor Technician - Full Time - Nights

Santa Rosa Medical Center; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Rosa Medical Center Inc. is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, document patient rhythms, and promptly report arrhythmias to the care team.

This role emphasizes accurate lead placement, equipment troubleshooting, and strict adherence to safety and documentation standards. Qualifications include completion of a telemetry/EKG course and 0-2 years of clerical or clinical experience.

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

• Monitor telemetry continuously and record rhythm strips at established intervals.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify nurse or licensed personnel.
• Maintain effective communication with peers, staff, physicians and leaders for seamless care coordination.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with monitoring equipment; escalate unresolved problems to Bio-med or IT as directed.
• Organize and track monitoring equipment during the shift; ensure proper configuration for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Ensure accurate lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry monitoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance; comply with policies.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Telemetry monitoring

Education

Telemetry/EKG course

Tools

Telemetry equipment

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 Santa Rosa 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.