Telemetry Monitor Tech — Nights (Cardiac Care)

Riverview Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL seeks a Monitor Technician to observe and interpret patient heart rhythms via telemetry. This full-time, night-shift role supports the telemetry unit with early detection of abnormalities and timely escalation to the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include monitoring ECG/EKG, documenting findings, and ensuring equipment is functioning correctly. Requires HS diploma, Dysrhythmia certificate within 30 days, and BLS certification; healthcare

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or related experience.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required and maintained.
• Six months of healthcare or Monitor Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cardiac monitoring and interpretation of ECG/EKG rhythms from telemetry monitors.
• Identify normal vs abnormal patterns (arrhythmias) and document findings.
• Promptly notify nurses/physicians of significant rhythm or vital changes; escalate if life-threatening.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot telemetry equipment and electrodes.
• Ensure reliable signal transmission and fix issues with connections or devices.
• Record telemetry readings in the medical record and generate rhythm strips for review.
• Verify that lab tests and radiology orders are in place and completed.
• May provide direct patient care under RN supervision when CNA duties are involved.

Skills

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Clinical teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL seeks a Monitor Technician to observe and interpret patient heart rhythms via telemetry. This full-time, night-shift role supports the telemetry unit with early detection of abnormalities and timely escalation to the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include monitoring ECG/EKG, documenting findings, and ensuring equipment is functioning correctly. Requires HS diploma, Dysrhythmia certificate within 30 days, and BLS certification; healthcare