Monitor Tech Nights
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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
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Monitor Tech Nights
Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
Posted 2 months ago
Full Time
Knoxville, Tennessee
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors to assess and document patient cardiac rhythms. They must identify arrhythmias, communicate findings to the healthcare team, and ensure monitoring equipment is functional.
Qualifications
You have a strong ability to interpret EKG rhythms and identify arrhythmias, along with the technical skill to operate and troubleshoot telemetry monitoring equipment. You are expected to have 0-2 years of clerical or clinical experience in a medical setting and possess a Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
Must Have Skills for ATS
EKG interpretation
Telemetry monitoring
BCLS
Job Description
The Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors to assess and document patient cardiac rhythms. Identifies arrhythmias, communicates findings to the healthcare team, and ensures monitoring equipment is functional and accurately configured. Supports patient safety and effective care delivery.
Essential Functions
- Continuously observes and interprets patient telemetry monitors, accurately recording rhythm strips at established intervals.
- Identifies and promptly notifies the nurse or other licensed personnel of any rhythm changes, including potentially life-threatening arrhythmias.
- Maintains effective communication with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders to ensure seamless care coordination.
- Troubleshoots and resolves issues with monitoring equipment, escalating unresolved problems to Bio-med or IT as directed.
- Organizes and tracks monitoring equipment during the shift, ensuring proper configuration for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Ensures accurate lead placement and electrode application to maintain optimal telemetry monitoring.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course during orientation period required
- 0-2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting required
- 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 required
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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
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