Telemetry Rhythm Monitor Tech - Patient Safety & Care

Northwest Healthcare; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, assess and document cardiac rhythms, and promptly communicate findings to the care team. The role supports patient safety and effective care delivery in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include interpreting rhythm strips, notifying staff of changes, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring proper lead placement and configuration for admissions, transfers, and discharges.

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 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.

Skills

EKG rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Telemetry/EKG course completion

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Northwest Healthcare is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors, assess and document cardiac rhythms, and promptly communicate findings to the care team. The role supports patient safety and effective care delivery in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include interpreting rhythm strips, notifying staff of changes, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring proper lead placement and configuration for admissions, transfers, and discharges.