Telemetry Monitor Tech — Night Shift (3x12s)

Baptist-Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Homewood, Alabama, is seeking a Monitor Tech for full-time night shifts (3x12s, 7:15 PM–6:45 AM) with one weekend per rotation. The role emphasizes continuous telemetry monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and effective communication with nursing staff.

Associated duties include equipment upkeep and adherence to privacy and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have ECG competency, rhythm testing exposure, and preferably EMT/EKG/telemetry experience, with

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Monitor Technician with prior related experience and ECG competency assessment (Rhythm Test with 84%+).
• If no experience, complete Baptist Health’s basic ECG course and Rhythm Test within 60 days (84%+).
• EMT, EKG, or telemetry monitor tech experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm.
• Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate rhythm analysis.
• Analyzes rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretations every 6 hours or PRN per protocol.
• Notifies RN of rhythm changes and follows escalation protocols.
• Maintains knowledge of central monitoring station operation and alarm settings.
• Provides shift reports and coordinates initiation/discontinuation of telemetry with nursing staff.
• Identifies and troubleshoots technical problems with the monitoring system and initiates repairs.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

ECG rhythm analysis

Rhythm assessment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ECG competency assessment

Basic ECG course (if no experience)

EMT/EKG/telemetry experience preferred

Job description

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Homewood, Alabama, is seeking a Monitor Tech for full-time night shifts (3x12s, 7:15 PM–6:45 AM) with one weekend per rotation. The role emphasizes continuous telemetry monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and effective communication with nursing staff.

Associated duties include equipment upkeep and adherence to privacy and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have ECG competency, rhythm testing exposure, and preferably EMT/EKG/telemetry experience, with