Monitor Technician - Telemetry - Day/Night Rotation

WellSpan Health; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Chambersburg, PA is seeking a Monitor Technician for the Telemetry unit on a 0.9 FTE basis. The role supports 12-hour day/night rotations on a 30-bed unit focused on cardiac patients.

Responsibilities include interpreting EKG rhythms, coordinating with RNs, maintaining alarms, and providing thorough rhythm reports during handoffs. Requires high school diploma, EKG coursework, and customer-service experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with coursework in medical terminology and cardiac rhythms.
• Completion of medical assistant, EMT, or related program.
• Successful completion of EKG class with minimum score of 80%.
• Experience applying customer service behaviors and clear communication.
• Experience reading cardiac rhythms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interprets patients' EKG pattern.
• Adjustments to rhythm alarms made with bedside nurse.
• Communicates any aberrancies or arrhythmias to RN/Resource Nurse.
• Prints/interprets rhythm strips every eight hours and documents changes.
• Maintains central monitor system accuracy and reports malfunctions.
• Provides reports during intershift handoff and to oncoming staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Reading cardiac rhythms

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant / EMT program

EKG class

Job description

Monitor Technician - Telemetry - Day/Night Rotation

Chambersburg, PA, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 228160
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 09/01/2026, 03:28 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Shift1 - Day
• Locations 112 N 7th St, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, US
• Assignment Category Not Applicable
• FTE 0.9

Job Description

• 30-bed unit specializing in cardiac, medical, and surgical patients
• Basic Rhythm course, ACLS certification, and NIHSS course provided.
• Full time (72 hours biweekly)
• Shift: 7am-7pm and 7pm – 7am (12-hour day/night rotation)
• Every third weekend

Position Function: The Monitor Technician monitors patients’ EKG waveforms, rhythms, and vital signs in a centralized monitoring station. The Monitor Technician provides the nurses and physicians with precise analysis of cardiac rhythms through oral communication and written documentation. The Monitor Technician detects abnormal pattern variances and notifies the primary RN immediately.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Job Specifics

• Interprets patients EKG pattern.
• Adjustments to rhythm alarms made in collaboration with bedside nurse.
• Works closely with bedside nurse as medication adjustments are being implemented.
• Communicates in a timely manner any aberrancies or arrhythmias to the primary RN and/or Resource Nurse, recognizing the significance of the interpretation and need for appropriate intervention.
• Completes rhythm competencies as required and by due date.
• Print and interpret rhythm strips every eight hours and place in telemetry log book. Identifying PR, QRS and QT intervals.
• Print and interpret rhythm strips, legibly documents rhythm change or new occurrence and notify nursing personnel.
• Ensure alarms are on and properly set at all times.
• Responds appropriately to emergent rhythms.
• Verifies correct patient information is entered into central monitor system to assure accuracy for recording rhythms
• Maintains equipment operation and reports any malfunction to bio med department immediately
• Completes assignments before end of shift, communicates outstanding issues to the next shift for follow up.
• Able to communicate with the clinicians as requested.
• Provides thorough reports of patient rhythm activity to the bedside nurse and/or resource nurse during intershift handoff.
• Provides verbal report to oncoming monitor tech.
• Maintains a safe environment in department for all parties
• Demonstrates good hand washing techniques
• Wears ID badge at chest level at all times
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications and Standards

Education: High school graduate. Completion of a medical assistant, EMT or related program with course work in medical terminology, anatomy, or cardiac rhythms and/or the equivalent in experience preferred. Successful completion of EKG class with minimum score of 80% required.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Experience in reading cardiac rhythms preferred.

Certifications/Licensure: None required.