Telemetry Monitor Specialist

Navarro Regional Hospital; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana, TX seeks a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, document cardiac rhythms, identify arrhythmias, and relay findings to the care team while ensuring equipment is correctly configured. This role supports patient safety and effective care delivery.

You will interpret rhythm strips, notify staff of rhythm changes, troubleshoot devices, coordinate with nurses and physicians, and uphold patient safety and policy 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course

0-2 years clinical experience

Job description

Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana, TX seeks a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, document cardiac rhythms, identify arrhythmias, and relay findings to the care team while ensuring equipment is correctly configured. This role supports patient safety and effective care delivery.

You will interpret rhythm strips, notify staff of rhythm changes, troubleshoot devices, coordinate with nurses and physicians, and uphold patient safety and policy standards.