Telemetry Monitor Technician

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to join the Continuous Monitoring Unit in Providence, RI. This part-time night position involves 24 hours per week of telemetry monitoring and rapid-response communication with the care team to ensure patient safety.

The role emphasizes accurate rhythm interpretation, data documentation, and collaboration with clinicians while maintaining operational reliability and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of ECG interpretation training or equivalent on-the-job competency validation.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize critical rhythms and abnormalities.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Understand patient information related to current cardiac rhythm status and vital signs.
• Maintain awareness of patient medical history, medications, and code status.
• Continuously monitor telemetry including rhythms and vital signs.
• Obtain, interpret, and document rhythm strips per policy and orders.
• Communicate changes or abnormalities promptly to the healthcare team.
• Provide timely communication of monitoring data and summaries.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of monitoring equipment.
• Admit, transfer, discharge patients and enter data in the system.
• Act as preceptor to new monitor technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ECG interpretation

BLS certification

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ECG interpretation training

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

SUMMARY

Exciting new opportunity at Rhode Island Hospital!

Join the Continuous Monitoring Unit (CMU) as a Telemetry Monitor Technician! Located at 79 Plain Street in Providence, RI, this night position is part-time at 24 hours per week.

The Telemetry Monitor Technician at Brown University Health is responsible for the continuous observation, analysis, and interpretation of cardiac rhythms. Collaborates with health care team to initiate, monitor, and communicate findings during telemetry monitoring patients at risk of harm due to medical conditions. This role supports high-quality, patient-centered care by promptly recognizing and identifying changes in cardiac rhythms or patient status and communicating the changes to the clinical team. Initiates code and rapid response teams for patients at risk of death or serious harm. The telemetry monitor technician ensures patient safety and operational excellence. The Telemetry Monitor Technician maintains accurate documentation, contributes to efficient workflows, and maintains inventory of equipment including storage, cleaning, troubleshooting and associated telemetry needs. The Monitor Technician demonstrates a commitment to patient centered care, safety, quality, and service excellence. The role collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams and contributes to a culture of accountability, respect and teamwork.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully implement WOW care and role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

• Responsible for understanding patient information related to current cardiac rhythm status and applicable vital signs, optimal cardiac rhythm status and vital signs, and prior variances/alarms.
• Maintain awareness of assigned patients’ medical history, medications, and code status to support accurate monitoring and escalation.
• Continuously monitors patient telemetry including cardiac rhythms, blood pressure, SpO2 reading, respiratory rate, Co2 level and additional vital signs depending on acuity level.
• Obtains, interprets, and accurately documents rhythm strips as determined by policy, orders, or the healthcare team and with changes in patient condition.
• Recognizes, documents, and communicates changes or abnormalities promptly to healthcare team including cardiac rhythms and/or applicable vital signs being monitored.
• Provide timely communication of monitoring data and summaries to the healthcare team
• Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of monitoring equipment to ensure reliability and performance.
• Perform all responsibilities in alignment with organizational values, policies, regulatory requirements, and standards of care.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients and enters all required information in the telemetry monitoring system.
• Acts as preceptor and mentor to new monitor technicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Works in a clinical environment requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Requires strong visual acuity, including color differentiation, and auditory ability for monitoring interpretation.
• Demonstrates manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for equipment use.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of ECG interpretation training or equivalent on-the-job competency validation.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize critical rhythms and abnormalities.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a clinical monitoring or patient care setting.
• Additional healthcare-related education or certification preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

Pay Range

$18.04-$28.46

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

593 Eddy Street - Gerry House - N/A Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

Varies weekly, 2 days/week, 6:00 pm - 6:30 am, EOW, EOH

Work Shift

Night

Daily Hours

12 hours

Driving Required

No