Telemetry Monitoring Specialist

Community Health Systems, Inc.; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Monitor Technician to continuously surveil telemetry monitors, assess rhythms, and document findings. You will promptly alert the care team to rhythm changes and verify proper equipment configuration for safe patient monitoring.

You will also troubleshoot devices, coordinate with nurses and physicians, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Telemetry or EKG interpretation course completed during orientation.
• 0–2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and interpret telemetry monitors, recording rhythm strips at intervals.
• Identify rhythm changes and promptly notify the nurse or licensed personnel.
• Communicate findings effectively with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders.
• Troubleshoot monitoring equipment and escalate to Bio-med or IT as directed.
• Organize and track equipment for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensure accurate lead placement and electrode application for optimal monitoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Telemetry reading

EKG interpretation

Arrhythmia identification

Communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Lead placement

Education

Telemetry/EKG course

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Monitor Technician to continuously surveil telemetry monitors, assess rhythms, and document findings. You will promptly alert the care team to rhythm changes and verify proper equipment configuration for safe patient monitoring.

You will also troubleshoot devices, coordinate with nurses and physicians, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges while upholding safety and quality standards.