Telemetry Monitor Technician: Precision Rhythm Watcher

CHS Career Site; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors and document patient rhythms in a busy clinical environment.

Responsibilities include identifying arrhythmias, communicating findings to the healthcare team, and ensuring monitoring equipment is properly configured and functional to support safe patient care in Las Cruces, NM.

Qualifications

• Completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course during orientation period.
• 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 promptly notifies the nurse or other licensed personnel of any 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 to Bio-med or IT as directed.
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during the shift, ensuring proper configuration for patient 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 rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Troubleshooting telemetry equipment

Patient safety awareness

Documentation

Education

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors and document patient rhythms in a busy clinical environment.

Responsibilities include identifying arrhythmias, communicating findings to the healthcare team, and ensuring monitoring equipment is properly configured and functional to support safe patient care in Las Cruces, NM.