Telemetry Monitor Technician: Precision Rhythm & Safety

Woodland Heights Medical Center; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland Heights Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance and documentation of patient cardiac rhythms. You will identify arrhythmias, communicate findings to the healthcare team, and ensure monitoring equipment is properly configured.

Requirements include completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course during orientation and 0-2 years of clerical or clinical healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course during orientation
• 0-2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EKG rhythms

Attention to detail

Communication

Telemetry equipment

Patient safety

Documentation

Education

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Job description

Woodland Heights Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance and documentation of patient cardiac rhythms. You will identify arrhythmias, communicate findings to the healthcare team, and ensure monitoring equipment is properly configured.

Requirements include completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course during orientation and 0-2 years of clerical or clinical healthcare experience.