Monitor Technician - PRN - Nights

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC seeks a Monitor Technician to oversee continuous telemetry surveillance, interpret rhythms, and document findings. The role supports patient safety and effective care while coordinating with the healthcare team and ensuring equipment is properly configured.

Qualified candidates have a telemetry or EKG interpretation course and 0–2 years of clerical or clinical medical experience. This on-site position emphasizes accuracy, communication, and reliability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets telemetry monitors and records rhythm strips.
• Identifies rhythm changes and promptly notifies nursing or licensed personnel.
• Communicates with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders to coordinate care.
• Troubleshoots and resolves monitoring equipment issues with Bio-med or IT as needed.
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during shifts and admits/transfers/discharges.
• Ensures correct lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains reliable attendance.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient safety awareness

Documentation

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