Telemetry Monitoring Specialist

North Knoxville Medical Center; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, interpret patient rhythms, and communicate findings to the care team to support patient safety and effective care delivery.

Responsibilities include interpreting EKG rhythms, ensuring proper equipment configuration and lead placement, and collaborating with nurses and physicians for coordinated patient monitoring during day shifts.

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 interprets patient telemetry monitors, accurately recording rhythm strips at established intervals.
• Identifies and promptly notifies the nurse or other licensed personnel of 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.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Equipment operation

Alarm escalation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Telemetry monitoring system

Job description

North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, interpret patient rhythms, and communicate findings to the care team to support patient safety and effective care delivery.

Responsibilities include interpreting EKG rhythms, ensuring proper equipment configuration and lead placement, and collaborating with nurses and physicians for coordinated patient monitoring during day shifts.