Telemetry Monitoring Technician

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

CHS Career Site seeks a Monitor Technician in Knoxville, TN to provide continuous telemetry surveillance and documentation of patient cardiac rhythms. You will identify arrhythmias, relay findings to the care team, and ensure monitoring equipment is functioning and correctly configured.

Responsibilities include recording rhythm strips, notifying staff of rhythm changes, and maintaining equipment and safety protocols while supporting care delivery.

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 telemetry monitors, records rhythm strips at set intervals
• Identifies rhythm changes and notifies nurse or licensed personnel
• Maintains communication with peers, staff, and physicians for care coordination
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment and escalates as needed
• Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during shifts and ensures proper configuration for admissions/transfers/discharges
• Ensures accurate lead placement and electrode application for telemetry monitoring
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Complies with all policies and standards

Conocimientos

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Telemetry equipment operation

Patient safety protocols

Documentation

Educación

Telemetry/EKG interpretation course

Herramientas

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

The Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors to assess and document patient cardiac rhythms. Identifies arrhythmias, communicates findings to the healthcare team, and ensures monitoring equipment is functional and accurately configured. Supports patient safety and effective care delivery.

Essential Functions

• 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.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting EKG rhythms and identifying arrhythmias.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot telemetry monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of patient safety protocols and escalation processes.
• Organizational skills to manage equipment tracking and documentation efficiently.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Job Info

• Job Identification 159789
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 07/27/2026, 06:01 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 10820 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37934, US