Telemetry Monitor Technician - Night Shift, Patient Safety

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Indemnités de stage/alternance

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, document rhythms, identify arrhythmias, and communicate findings to the care team.

You will ensure monitoring equipment is functional, assist with lead placement, and support safe, coordinated patient care on the night shift, while maintaining attendance and complying with all policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of telemetry or EKG interpretation course during orientation period
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting EKG rhythms and identifying arrhythmias
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at established intervals
• Identifies and notifies nurses or licensed personnel of rhythm changes, including potentially life-threatening arrhythmias
• Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for seamless care coordination
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment, escalating problems to Bio-med or IT as directed
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during shift for admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Ensures accurate lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry monitoring
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

EKG rhythm reading

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient safety awareness

Organization

Education

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course

Job description

Community Health Systems in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, document rhythms, identify arrhythmias, and communicate findings to the care team.

You will ensure monitoring equipment is functional, assist with lead placement, and support safe, coordinated patient care on the night shift, while maintaining attendance and complying with all policies.