Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Monitor Technician

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeNatchez, MS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Complete a telemetry or electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation course during the orientation period.
Have 0–2 years of clerical and/or clinical experience in a medical setting.
Be proficient in reading and interpreting EKG rhythms and identifying arrhythmias.
Be able to operate and troubleshoot telemetry monitoring equipment.
Know patient safety protocols and escalation processes.
Have organizational skills to manage equipment tracking and documentation efficiently.
Hold Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

Continuously observe and interpret patient telemetry monitors, accurately recording rhythm strips at established intervals.
Identify and promptly notify the nurse or other licensed personnel of rhythm changes, including potentially life-threatening arrhythmias.
Communicate effectively with peers, staff, physicians, and leaders to ensure seamless care coordination.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with monitoring equipment, escalating unresolved problems 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 to maintain optimal telemetry monitoring.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.

Job Summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

Licenses and Certifications

BCLS - Basic Life Support required

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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