Monitor Technician

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. • Harlan, KY

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About The Position

The Telemetry Monitor Technician continuously monitors, interprets, communicates, and documents cardiac rhythms, rhythm components, and telemetry indicators for multiple patients. The role involves viewing patients’ electrocardiographic displays to monitor noninvasive cardiac activity and notifying appropriate healthcare personnel about variances in electrocardiographic patterns. Monitoring is performed remotely for Appalachian Regional Healthcare patients across the system. The technician collaborates with clinical staff to establish appropriate communication with each site and troubleshoots routine equipment concerns, notifying biomedical equipment personnel when non-basic repairs are needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete an Electrocardiogram (ECG) Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation course within three months of hire, or score 85% or greater on the Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Challenge Exam upon hire.
• Certification in telemetry monitoring or a related field.
• Experience working in a clinical setting.
• Proficiency with telemetry monitoring equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong observational skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to accurately interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to remain alert and focused during extended shifts.
• Proficient computer skills for maintaining patient records and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to manage high-stress situations effectively.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional skill development.
• Strong ethical standards and professional integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course.
• One year of experience as a Telemetry Monitor Technician.
• One year of experience providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor multiple patients’ cardiac activity using electrocardiographic displays and communicate changes in cardiac rhythm patterns to appropriate healthcare personnel.
• Respond appropriately to monitor alarms to promote safe and effective patient care.
• Review patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythms and identify variances from previous rhythms.
• Accurately document patients’ cardiac rhythms in the medical record to support clinical decision-making and patient care.
• Maintain and update records for each patient to ensure accurate tracking of cardiac activity and monitoring results.
• Troubleshoot and identify routine technical issues with cardiac monitoring systems.
• Perform appropriate corrective actions or contact biomedical equipment personnel to resolve equipment concerns.
• Use telephone and overhead paging systems to communicate with patient care teams across ARH facilities.
• Maintain regular attendance to ensure continuity of patient monitoring and support essential job functions.
• Complete ongoing education and competency requirements to maintain the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for role-specific duties.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and standards related to cardiac monitoring and patient safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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