Telemetry Monitor Technician — Real-Time Rhythm Specialist

Merit Health Natchez; Natchez (MS); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Merit Health Natchez is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, assess and document patient cardiac rhythms, and identify arrhythmias for timely communication to the nursing team. You will ensure monitoring equipment is functional and correctly configured, with proper lead placement, to support safe care delivery in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course and 0–2 years' clinical experience, plus strong

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Communication

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Educación

Telemetry or EKG interpretation course

Herramientas

Telemetry equipment

Descripción del empleo

Merit Health Natchez is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous telemetry surveillance, assess and document patient cardiac rhythms, and identify arrhythmias for timely communication to the nursing team. You will ensure monitoring equipment is functional and correctly configured, with proper lead placement, to support safe care delivery in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course and 0–2 years' clinical experience, plus strong