Night Telemetry Monitoring Technician

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Fort Wayne is seeking a Monitor Technician to continuously surveil telemetry monitors, document cardiac rhythms, and promptly alert the nursing team to arrhythmias. The role emphasizes患者安全 and accurate equipment setup.

Responsibilities include interpreting rhythms, maintaining lead placement, coordinating with clinicians, and troubleshooting monitoring devices. Requires completion of a telemetry/EKG course and 0–2 years of clinical or clerical experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course during orientation period is required.
• 0-2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at established intervals.
• Identifies rhythm changes and promptly notifies the nurse or licensed personnel.
• Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians and leaders for care coordination.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment and escalates unresolved problems as directed.
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during shift and ensures proper configuration for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Ensures accurate lead placement and electrode application for optimal monitoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Telemetry equipment operation

Education

Telemetry/EKG course during orientation

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Fort Wayne is seeking a Monitor Technician to continuously surveil telemetry monitors, document cardiac rhythms, and promptly alert the nursing team to arrhythmias. The role emphasizes患者安全 and accurate equipment setup.

Responsibilities include interpreting rhythms, maintaining lead placement, coordinating with clinicians, and troubleshooting monitoring devices. Requires completion of a telemetry/EKG course and 0–2 years of clinical or clerical experience.