Telemetry Technician/Monitor Technician - Full Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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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
Keywords: Christus Health, Rowlett , Telemetry Technician/Monitor Technician - Full Time, Healthcare , Tyler, Texas
