Telemetry Monitor Technician — Precision Rhythm Surveillance

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, document patient rhythms, and promptly communicate findings to the healthcare team.

The role supports safe care delivery by ensuring equipment functionality and correct lead placement. Responsibilities include recording rhythm strips, notifying nurses of rhythm changes, and coordinating with staff to maintain accurate monitoring configurations.

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 records rhythm strips at established intervals.
• Identifies and notifies nursing staff of rhythm changes, including life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Maintains communication with peers, staff, physicians and leaders for care coordination.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment; escalates when needed.
• Tracks and organizes monitoring equipment for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Ensures proper lead placement and electrode application for telemetry monitoring.

Skills

EKG rhythms

Attention to detail

Communication

Troubleshooting equipment

Patient safety

Education

Telemetry/EKG course

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, document patient rhythms, and promptly communicate findings to the healthcare team.

The role supports safe care delivery by ensuring equipment functionality and correct lead placement. Responsibilities include recording rhythm strips, notifying nurses of rhythm changes, and coordinating with staff to maintain accurate monitoring configurations.