Telemetry Monitor Tech: Precision Rhythm Surveillance

DeTar Healthcare System; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DeTar Healthcare System is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, interpret rhythms, and document findings to support the care team. You will identify rhythm changes, notify nurses, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure accurate lead placement and configurations for admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The role requires a telemetry or EKG interpretation course and 0–2 years of clerical or clinical experience, with strong attention to detail and good

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

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors, accurately recording rhythm strips at established intervals
• Identifies rhythm changes and promptly notifies nurse or licensed personnel
• Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment, escalating as directed
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during the shift for admissions/transfers/discharges
• Ensures accurate lead placement and electrode application for telemetry monitoring
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Communication

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Patient safety

Education

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Job description

DeTar Healthcare System is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, interpret rhythms, and document findings to support the care team. You will identify rhythm changes, notify nurses, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure accurate lead placement and configurations for admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The role requires a telemetry or EKG interpretation course and 0–2 years of clerical or clinical experience, with strong attention to detail and good