Telemetry Monitor Tech — Cardiac Rhythm Specialist

Mountain View Regional; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, interpreting patient rhythms and documenting findings. You will promptly alert the care team to rhythm changes and assist with equipment setup and troubleshooting to ensure accurate monitoring.

The role requires completing a telemetry/EKG course and 0-2 years of clerical or clinical experience. BCLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Telemetry or EKG interpretation course completed during orientation period.
• 0-2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EKG rhythms

Attention to detail

Communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient safety

Organization

Education

Telemetry/EKG course

Tools

ECG monitors

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, interpreting patient rhythms and documenting findings. You will promptly alert the care team to rhythm changes and assist with equipment setup and troubleshooting to ensure accurate monitoring.

The role requires completing a telemetry/EKG course and 0-2 years of clerical or clinical experience. BCLS certification is required.