Monitor Technician - Full Time - Nights

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

East Georgia Regional Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician to continuously surveil telemetry monitors, document cardiac rhythms, and communicate findings to the care team. The role supports patient safety and requires attention to detail in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position emphasizes non-patient interaction, equipment troubleshooting, accurate lead placement, and collaboration with nursing and physicians to ensure seamless care delivery.

Qualifications

• Telemetry/EKG course completed during orientation.
• 0-2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Observe and interpret telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at intervals.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify the nurse or licensed staff.
• Troubleshoot monitoring equipment and escalate unresolved issues as directed.
• Maintain proper lead placement and equipment configuration for patients.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and comply with all policies.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Patient safety

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.

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

• Please note this is not a patient interaction position.
• 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 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.