Monitor Technician (Telemetry)

Lifepoint Health • Pulaski, TN

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Monitor Technician (Telemetry) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months to one year of Telemetry Monitor Technician experience in an acute care or hospital setting required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Nice To Haves

• Handle with Care certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous cardiac and telemetry monitoring under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Monitors cardiac rhythms and promptly recognizes, documents, and reports abnormal heart rhythms or changes in patient condition to the nursing team.
• Performs and documents vital signs, intake and output, and other patient care activities as assigned.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living including ambulation, toileting, grooming, and basic comfort measures when needed.
• Maintains accurate telemetry records and ensures monitoring equipment is functioning properly at all times.
• Communicates effectively with nurses, physicians, and ancillary departments regarding rhythm changes, alarms, and patient status updates.
• Supports unit operations by managing monitor station responsibilities, answering phones, processing orders, and assisting with overall department workflow.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment in accordance with hospital policies and infection prevention standards.
• Documents patient care activities and monitor observations in compliance with hospital and departmental standards.
• Participates in required education, competency validations, annual training, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support patient care and departmental operations.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED