Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Job Summary

The Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors to evaluate 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.
• Distributes, tracks, and ensures collection of monitoring equipment during the shift, ensuring proper configuration for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months clerical or clinical experience in a medical setting required
• Telemetry monitoring experience preferred

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

• Telemetry technician certification preferred within 2 years of hire