Monitor Technician

Appalachian Regional Healthcare • Beckley, WV

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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 technician views electrocardiographic displays to monitor patients’ noninvasive cardiac activity and notifies appropriate healthcare personnel of variances in electrocardiographic patterns. Monitoring is performed remotely for Appalachian Regional Healthcare patients across the system.

The role collaborates with clinical staff to establish appropriate communication with each site. The technician troubleshoots routine equipment concerns and contacts biomedical equipment personnel for repairs beyond basic troubleshooting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete an Electrocardiogram (ECG) Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation course within three months of hire, or achieve a score of at least 85% on the Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Challenge Examination upon hire.
• Experience working in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in operating and using telemetry monitoring equipment.
• Ability to accurately identify and interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain alert, focused, and attentive during extended monitoring periods.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage high-stress situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the healthcare team.
• Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional 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 direct patient care experience.
• Certification in Telemetry Monitoring or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor multiple patients’ cardiac activity through electrocardiographic displays and communicate rhythm changes or abnormalities to appropriate healthcare personnel.
• Respond appropriately to monitor alarms to promote safe patient care.
• Review patient information to establish baseline cardiac rhythms and identify rhythm variances, ensuring accurate interpretation and documentation for patient care decisions.
• Maintain and update patient monitoring records to ensure accurate documentation of cardiac activity and support appropriate patient care.
• Troubleshoot routine technical issues with telemetry monitoring systems, perform basic corrective actions, or notify appropriate Biomedical Equipment personnel as necessary.
• Use telephone and overhead paging systems to communicate with patient care teams throughout ARH facilities.
• Maintain regular attendance to ensure continuous monitoring and fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.
• Complete ongoing education, training, and competency requirements to maintain the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform role-specific functions within scope of practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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