Monitor Technician - Full Time - Nights

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, interpret rhythms, and document findings. The position involves identifying arrhythmias, communicating results to the healthcare team, and ensuring monitoring equipment is accurately configured for safe patient care.

Responsibilities include promptly notifying nurses of rhythm changes, troubleshooting devices, maintaining lead placement, and supporting patient

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 telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at established intervals
• Identifies rhythm changes and promptly notifies nursing staff or licensed personnel
• Maintains communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for care coordination
• Troubleshoots monitoring equipment and escalates issues as directed
• Ensures proper lead placement and electrode application for optimal monitoring
• Maintains attendance and complies with policies and standards

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Arrhythmia identification

Attention to detail

Communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Telemetry or EKG interpretation course

Tools

Telemetry monitoring 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‑treathing 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

Employer and Benefits

As a core employee with East Georgia Regional 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.