Telemetry Monitor Tech Full Time Nights

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Birmingham, AL seeks a Monitor Technician to continuously surveil telemetry monitors, document rhythms, and promptly communicate findings to the healthcare team.

You will ensure monitoring equipment is functioning, perform lead placement, and support patient safety through timely notifications and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Telemetry/EKG interpretation course completed during orientation.
• 0–2 years of clerical or clinical experience in a medical setting.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Responsabilités

• Observe and interpret telemetry monitors and record rhythm strips at set intervals.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify the nurse or licensed personnel.
• Communicate with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for care coordination.
• Troubleshoot monitoring equipment and escalate unresolved problems to Bio-med or IT.
• Organize and track monitoring equipment during shifts and ensure proper configuration.
• Ensure accurate lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Connaissances

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Attention to detail

Communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Documentation

Formation

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors to assess and document patient cardiac rhythms. Identifies arrhythmias, communicates findings to the healthcare team, and ensures monitoring equipment is functional and accurately configured. Supports patient safety and effective care delivery.

Essential Functions

• 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.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting EKG rhythms and identifying arrhythmias.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to operate and troubleshoot telemetry monitoring equipment.


• Knowledge of patient safety protocols and escalation processes.


• Organizational skills to manage equipment tracking and documentation efficiently.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Job Info

• Job Identification 165272


• Job Category Allied Health


• Posting Date 10/23/2026, 04:20 PM


• Job Schedule Full time


• Job Shift Night


• Locations 3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL, 35243, US