Telemetry Monitor Technician

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Understand patient information related to current cardiac rhythm status and vital signs.
• Maintain awareness of assigned patients' medical history, medications, and code status.
• Continuously monitor patient telemetry including cardiac rhythms, blood pressure, SpO2 reading, respiratory rate, CO2 level, and additional vital signs depending on acuity level.
• Obtain, interpret, and accurately document rhythm strips as determined by policy, orders, or the healthcare team.
• Recognize, document, and communicate changes or abnormalities promptly to the healthcare team.
• Provide timely communication of monitoring data and summaries to the healthcare team.
• Perform all responsibilities in alignment with organizational values, policies, regulatory requirements, and standards of care.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients and enter all required information in the telemetry monitoring system.
• Act as a preceptor and mentor to new monitor technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of ECG interpretation training or equivalent on-the-job competency validation.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize critical rhythms and abnormalities.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a clinical monitoring or patient care setting.
• Additional healthcare-related education or certification preferred.