Telemetry Monitor Technician: Rhythm Tracking & Patient Safety

Merit Health Natchez; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, document patient rhythms, and identify arrhythmias.

The role requires promptly communicating findings to the healthcare team to support safe and effective care delivery. You will troubleshoot equipment, ensure correct lead placement, and coordinate with nurses and physicians to support admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining accurate documentation and high

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 observe and interpret telemetry monitors and record rhythm strips at established intervals.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify the nurse or licensed personnel.
• Maintain effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders for seamless care coordination.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with monitoring equipment and escalate unresolved problems as directed.
• Organize and track monitoring equipment during the shift for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensure accurate lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry monitoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

EKG rhythms

Attention to detail

Communication

Telemetry equipment

Education

Telemetry/EKG course

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, document patient rhythms, and identify arrhythmias.

The role requires promptly communicating findings to the healthcare team to support safe and effective care delivery. You will troubleshoot equipment, ensure correct lead placement, and coordinate with nurses and physicians to support admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining accurate documentation and high