Telemetry Technician/Monitor Technician - Full Time

Company: Christus Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: March 4, 2026

Job Description:

Description Summary: The technician assumes the responsibilities for constant electro-cardiographic monitoring with rapid, accurate notification of questionable patterns, and provides accurate documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients. Responsibilities: - Meets the expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. - Patient Monitoring. - Monitors ECG rhythms. - After receiving report, watches cardiac monitors constantly and reports immediately to the appropriate RN any changes in rhythm or exceeding alarms parameters. - Enters patient information and approved into central monitor. - Sets and maintains alarm limits according to policy. - Discharges patient as approved by the RN. - Monitoring Equipment Maintenance. - Assures that all monitoring equipment is clean and stored in their proper place. - Uses equipment and supplies with proper care at all times. Demonstrates proper knowledge of equipment function and supplies. - Reports malfunctioning equipment to the charge nurse and clinical equipment department. - Takes responsibility for procurement of new supplies and informs Unit Director of supply needs as they occur. - Communication. - Punctually gives/receives report on assigned patients. Report includes current information displayed on screen and arrhythmia analysis/history of each patient. - Give a brief and accurate summary to the Charge Nurse of the patient's status hourly. - Maintains a cooperative relationship with the medical staff. - Assists the nurse in informing physician of patient ECG history. - Accepts re-assignments and functions productively when reassigned. - Answers phone quietly, quickly, and respectfully at all times. Accurately relays messages. - Notifies RN of any dysrhythmia. - Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed. - Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately. - Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives. - Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Education/Skills - High School Diploma or equivalent required. - Successful completion of Monitor Tech course preferred. Experience - Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or education preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications - EKG within 90 days of hire/transfer date is required. Work Schedule: 7AM - 7PM Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

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