Telemetry Monitor Tech - Cardiac Rhythm Expert

Memorial Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Monitor Technician to supervise and interpret cardiac rhythms on telemetry. You will respond to changes in patient status, notify RNs, and initiate emergency responses when necessary to protect patient safety.

The role emphasizes ECG interpretation, data documentation, and collaboration with the critical care team in a fast-paced environment. Evening shifts are involved and rigorous credential requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Monitor Technician must have ECG competency and BLS certification.
• Ability to identify arrhythmias and monitor patient status.
• Strong communication with nursing staff and immediate supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Documents ECG tracings on telemetry monitors.
• Identifies arrhythmias and deviations in baselines; intervenes for patient safety.
• Reports changes to nursing staff or supervisor and activates responses when needed.
• Attaches ECG leads and records heart activity for continuous monitoring.
• Maintains accurate patient logs with readings and rhythm changes.
• Updates patient records with readings from monitoring equipment.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

ECG interpretation

Critical thinking

Patient safety

Education

Electrocardiogram Competency

BLS Certification

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Monitor Technician to supervise and interpret cardiac rhythms on telemetry. You will respond to changes in patient status, notify RNs, and initiate emergency responses when necessary to protect patient safety.

The role emphasizes ECG interpretation, data documentation, and collaboration with the critical care team in a fast-paced environment. Evening shifts are involved and rigorous credential requirements apply.