Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Gadsden, Alabama
The Monitor Technician is responsible for the continuous surveillance and interpretation of patient cardiac rhythms via telemetry monitors. They must promptly notify the healthcare team of any arrhythmias and ensure monitoring equipment is properly configured and functional.
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.
Candidates must have 0-2 years of clinical or clerical experience in a medical setting and a BCLS certification. Completion of a telemetry or EKG interpretation course is required during the orientation period.
Market context
Monitor Tech roles in Alabama often draw steady interest because hospitals need staff who can watch cardiac rhythms and communicate changes quickly. Competition is strongest for candidates with BCLS, some clinical or clerical medical experience, and a willingness to complete telemetry or EKG interpretation training during orientation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certification status and prepare to discuss any prior patient-care or unit-support experience.
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