Monitor Technician - Full Time - Nights

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Milton, FL

10h

About The Position

The Monitor Technician continuously monitors and interprets patient telemetry to assess cardiac rhythms and document findings. The role identifies arrhythmias, communicates rhythm changes to the healthcare team, and helps ensure monitoring equipment is functional and configured accurately to support patient safety and care delivery. The technician records rhythm strips at established intervals, ensures correct lead placement and electrode application, and organizes and tracks equipment during the shift, including for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. The role also troubleshoots equipment problems and escalates unresolved issues to Bio-med or IT as directed. Regular, reliable attendance and compliance with organizational policies and standards are expected.

Requirements

Complete a telemetry or EKG interpretation course during the orientation period.
0–2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting EKG rhythms and identifying arrhythmias.
Strong attention to detail and ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot telemetry monitoring equipment.
Knowledge of patient safety protocols and escalation processes.
Organizational skills to manage equipment tracking and documentation efficiently.
BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.

Responsibilities

Continuously observe and interpret patient telemetry monitors and accurately record rhythm strips at established intervals.
Identify and promptly notify a nurse or other licensed personnel of rhythm changes, including potentially life-threatening arrhythmias.
Communicate effectively with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders to support coordinated care.
Troubleshoot monitoring equipment and escalate unresolved issues to Bio-med or IT as directed.
Organize and track monitoring equipment during the shift, ensuring proper configuration for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Ensure accurate lead placement and electrode application for optimal telemetry monitoring.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.