Monitor Technician
About The Position
Work Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Compensation: Salary Range: $17.50 - $24.00 This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus! Union Position: No Department Details Working in the Telemetry department can be the gateway to a meaningful, long-term career in healthcare. If you’re drawn to the field but unsure if direct patient care is the right fit, Telemetry offers a unique and rewarding alternative. Here, you play a vital role behind the scenes—monitoring, analyzing, and contributing to patient outcomes in a way that truly matters. With a consistent schedule, you can count on a clear structure and predictable expectations, allowing you to maintain balance while growing professionally. This position's schedule is every Monday night (7p-7a) and every Thursday & Friday day (7a-7p). The role offers the best of both worlds: the independence to focus on your responsibilities, paired with meaningful collaboration as part of a supportive care team. If you’re looking for a path that combines purpose, stability, and teamwork, Telemetry might be exactly where you belong. Summary The Monitor Tech provides support services. Some duties include: basic computer keyboarding skills, tearing down and assembling patient charts as appropriate, calling other departments to inform them of ordered tests and procedures as needed, and stocking supplies. Job Description In addition, the monitor tech will be responsible in monitoring and interpreting patient heart rhythms and vital signs as well as following set algorithm parameters that may raise alarms. Ability to interpret alarms and follow through with appropriate communication as needed. Depending on location, the monitor tech may also be providing continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Follows set algorithms, interprets alarming events, and follows through with appropriate communication as needed.
Requirements
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) is required
- Basic computer keyboarding skills
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred
Responsibilities
- Monitoring and interpreting patient heart rhythms and vital signs
- Following set algorithm parameters that may raise alarms
- Interpreting alarms and following through with appropriate communication
- Providing continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients (depending on location)
- Summoning nursing staff if the patient requires assistance
- Tearing down and assembling patient charts as appropriate
- Calling other departments to inform them of ordered tests and procedures as needed
- Stocking supplies
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
