Monitor Technician-Telemetry Full-Time 12-Hour Night Shift

UF Health Central Florida; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Central Florida seeks a Cardiac Monitor Technician to manage telemetry for patients, admitting and discharging from the monitoring system while coordinating with the Charge RN. The role emphasizes accurate rhythm communication and daily monitoring procedures.

Responsibilities include printing and interpreting rhythm strips, filing them with the Unit Secretary, maintaining continuous telemetry, and handling billing inputs for telemetry charges.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Admit and discharge patients from the cardiac monitoring system under supervision of the Charge RN.
• Communicate observed rhythms to nursing staff when requested or when changes occur.
• Print and interpret rhythm strips; file strips with Unit Secretary per policy.
• Maintain continuous monitoring for patients on cardiac telemetry and manage alarms per policy.
• Input billing information for telemetry and other patient charges.

Skills

Critical thinking

Telemetry monitoring

Rhythm interpretation

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Under the direction of the director and with the direct supervision of the Charge RN admits and discharges patients from the monitoring system; communicates cardiac rhythms to nursing when requested or when changes occur; prints and interprets rhythm strips, per policy. Rhythm strips are given to the Unit Secretary for filing. The monitor technician also maintains continuous monitoring for patients on cardiac telemetry; utilizing a high degree or critical thinking skills to both effectively and appropriately communicate, manage equipment, and alarm settings, per policy. Additional responsibilities include billing input for telemetry and/or other patient charges.

Qualifications

Education: - High School Diploma/GED Licensure/Certification/Registration: - BLS Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required: - Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English