Night Shift Telemetry Monitor Tech

Baptist Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is seeking a Monitor Tech for full-time night shifts (3x12s, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM) in Homewood, AL. The role covers continuous cardiac monitoring, data interpretation, and communication with nursing staff to ensure patient safety.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, ECG competency assessment (84%+), and either prior monitor tech experience or completion of the facility ECG course within 60 days. Healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must pass Rhythm Test with grade of 84% or higher during orientation.
• If no related experience, complete Baptist Health’s basic ECG course and Rhythm Test within 60 days with a pass rate of 84% or higher.
• Previous healthcare experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline rhythm.
• Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate rhythm analysis.
• Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements every 6 hours or PRN.
• Notifies RN of rhythm changes and follows escalation protocol.
• Notifies RN if patient off monitor and follows escalation protocol.
• Maintains knowledge of central monitoring station operation.
• Maintains alarm settings for telemetry patients each shift.
• Provides shift reports with current patient information.
• Coordinates initiation/discontinuation of telemetry with nursing staff.
• Identifies and troubleshoots routine problems with the central monitoring system.
• Advances knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation.
• Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance per policy.
• Complies with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Safeguards equipment; prevents liquids around devices.
• Maintains environment conducive to continuous telemetry.
• Answers the phone promptly and courteously.
• Supports changes and stays calm under stress.
• Attends staff meetings and mandatory education.
• Demonstrates professionalism and participates in performance improvement.
• Uses time/resources efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

ECG competency assessment (Rhythm Test 84%+)

Basic ECG course with Rhythm Test within 60 days

Previous healthcare experience preferred

Job description

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is seeking a Monitor Tech for full-time night shifts (3x12s, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM) in Homewood, AL. The role covers continuous cardiac monitoring, data interpretation, and communication with nursing staff to ensure patient safety.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, ECG competency assessment (84%+), and either prior monitor tech experience or completion of the facility ECG course within 60 days. Healthcare experience preferred.