Monitor Technician

Carle Health

. Continuously observe, evaluate, and recall cardiac rhythms of telemetry patients .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUrbana • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $31 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cardiac rhythm monitoring, including EKG interpretation and troubleshooting of monitoring equipment. Maintains effective communication with healthcare team members and adapts to dynamic patient care needs.

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Cardiac Rhythm MonitoringEKG InterpretationMonitoring System FunctionsTroubleshooting TechniquesComputer Entry for Orders

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Hard Skills

Cardiac Rhythm EvaluationEKG Interval MeasurementDysrhythmia RecognitionQ Wave MonitoringST Segment MonitoringQT Interval MonitoringTelemetry DocumentationEquipment TroubleshootingVideo Camera ManeuveringComputerized Monitoring Changes

Soft Skills

Open CommunicationFlexibilityTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityConcise Reporting

Tools & Technologies

Monitoring SystemsTelemetry EquipmentEMR SystemsAirstrips Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

EKG CertificationOngoing Recertifications

Industry Keywords

Telemetry PatientsCardiac MonitoringPatient Care ImprovementQuality Assurance

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Continuously observe, evaluate, and recall cardiac rhythms of telemetry patients
Assess and accurately interpret cardiac rhythms
Measure EKG intervals and recognize dysrhythmias or changes in EKG complexes promptly
Monitor Q waves, ST segments, and QT intervals and note changes
Respond to all monitoring outcomes and investigate interruptions in heart-rhythm reception
Document EKG rhythm strips at the beginning of each shift and document rhythm or EKG-complex changes
Give concise end-of-shift reports and EKG rhythm reports to the caring RN
Report rhythm changes, EKG-complex changes, reception interruptions, and equipment failures
Interact with physicians regarding inquiries
Ensure proper function of monitoring equipment, maintain supplies, and troubleshoot equipment
Use monitoring systems, individualize settings, maneuver video cameras for seizure patients, and enter monitoring changes in the computer
Seek assistance from peers, Nurse Manager, or Biomedical Engineering for equipment concerns
Track equipment use, report equipment needs, and restock supplies
Participate in continuing education, required in-services, unit meetings, and peer information sharing
Answer telephone lines, enter changes, and enter orders including labs and SPD supplies
Assist with patients, peers, unit changes, department goals, quality assurance, and patient-care improvement
Watch monitors, inform RNs of alarms, document telemetry readings in the EMR, answer phones, and print strips and documentation in Airstrips

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completes certification EKG test and ongoing recertifications
Attends required in-services
Participates in unit meetings and in-services
Maintains current knowledge of cardiac monitoring
Knowledgeable about monitoring systems
Able to use monitoring system functions and individualize settings to each patient's need
Able to maneuver video camera to ensure adequate monitoring of seizure patients
Uses troubleshooting techniques for monitoring equipment
Computer entry for orders and monitoring changes
Willingness to assist peers in assignment completion
Maintains open communication
Flexibility and adaptation to changing unit needs
Qualifications fields for certifications, education, and work experience are unspecified

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Equal opportunity employment
Opportunities for growth and life-long careers