Telemetry Monitor Tech | Night Shift Perks

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly housing stipend

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO and more!

Job summary

Lower Keys Medical Center is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to continuously oversee patient telemetry, interpret rhythm strips and document findings. You will promptly alert the nurse to rhythm changes and support a coordinated care approach across the care team.

The role requires a telemetry/EKG interpretation course and 0–2 years of clerical or clinical experience, with strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to operate monitoring equipment.

Qualifications

• Must complete a telemetry or EKG interpretation course during orientation.
• 0–2 years of clerical or clinical medical experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and interpret telemetry monitors and record rhythm strips.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify nursing staff of life‑threatening arrhythmias.
• Communicate effectively with peers, staff, physicians and leaders to coordinate care.
• Troubleshoot and resolve telemetry equipment issues with escalation as needed.
• Organize equipment for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensure correct lead placement and electrode application for accurate monitoring.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course

0–2 years clerical/clinical experience

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Job description

Lower Keys Medical Center is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to continuously oversee patient telemetry, interpret rhythm strips and document findings. You will promptly alert the nurse to rhythm changes and support a coordinated care approach across the care team.

The role requires a telemetry/EKG interpretation course and 0–2 years of clerical or clinical experience, with strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to operate monitoring equipment.