Monitor Tech Columbia County Days
Wellstar Health System, Grovetown, GA, United States
At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary
The Monitor Technician functions under the direction of the Nurse Manager to facilitate safe, age‑appropriate and culturally aware patient care by observing cardiac monitors to ensure recognition of arrhythmias. Cardiac monitor technicians watch patients’ heart rates and/or pulse oximetry, report important changes to nursing staff, use equipment that tracks multiple patients simultaneously, clean and maintain equipment, ensure batteries are charged, perform clerical and receptionist functions, retrieve data, prepare and maintain patient charts, verify telemetry orders, and serve as the pivotal communication source to clinical staff.
Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions
Observes Telemetry Monitors
Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and reports promptly
Records telemetry strips each shift and as changes or events are noted. Ensures 12‑hour strips are printed and distributed to the units per policy
Accurately interprets rhythms and measures intervals, able to identify age‑appropriate differences
Excellence in Customer Service by partnering with health care team, patient and family
Protects rights and dignity of patient at all times
Maintains confidentiality
Answers telephone and call lights promptly and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow‑up
Resolves unit monitoring concerns
Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others
Performs telemetry functions
Accurately maintains required units dispensation records and monitor logs
Ensures appropriate assignment of patient to telemetry unit and documentation of all equipment
Prepares each telemetry unit for patient use; cleans each unit upon return
Keeps necessary telemetry supplies available and organized
Reports broken or defective equipment immediately to Manager and Biomed
Team Work & Communication
Supports initiatives of the health care team
Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives
Supports professional nursing practice through evidence‑based practice and ethical accountability
Provides unit supplies, patient care supplies, and equipment as assigned
Uses effective written and oral communication skills with physicians and healthcare team
Uses safety communication techniques
Communicates completion of assignment/duties
Gives concise report of all patients monitored and status of equipment to oncoming shift
Communicates patient safety concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN
Notifies the appropriate nursing unit promptly of rhythm changes. Communicates need for immediate response, if indicated
Uses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients and families
Safety and Infection Control
Provides safe patient monitoring
Follows all policies and procedures with regard to safety and emergency preparedness
Cleans all equipment properly utilizing appropriate cleaning process per isolation guidelines
Practices accountability
Performs other duties as assigned
Responsibilities include any additional tasks delegated by the Nurse Manager or department leadership.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
All staff must adhere to system policies, standards of work, and code of conduct at all times.
Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma (General) or GED (General)
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
BLS – Basic Life Support
ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support
BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Required Minimum Experience
Previous experience as monitor technician in an acute care setting – Preferred
Staff members with monitor tech experience required to provide proof of EKG monitoring course such as Learn Rhythm or a comparable course – Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
EMT, Paramedic, CNA, or Monitor tech certification – Preferred
Ability to read, write and speak the English language
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with health care providers to facilitate provision of patient care
Ability to multi‑task – essential
Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations – essential
Strong detail orientation required; Computer skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
Personal time management skills
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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary
The Monitor Technician functions under the direction of the Nurse Manager to facilitate safe, age‑appropriate and culturally aware patient care by observing cardiac monitors to ensure recognition of arrhythmias. Cardiac monitor technicians watch patients’ heart rates and/or pulse oximetry, report important changes to nursing staff, use equipment that tracks multiple patients simultaneously, clean and maintain equipment, ensure batteries are charged, perform clerical and receptionist functions, retrieve data, prepare and maintain patient charts, verify telemetry orders, and serve as the pivotal communication source to clinical staff.
Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions
Observes Telemetry Monitors
Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and reports promptly
Records telemetry strips each shift and as changes or events are noted. Ensures 12‑hour strips are printed and distributed to the units per policy
Accurately interprets rhythms and measures intervals, able to identify age‑appropriate differences
Excellence in Customer Service by partnering with health care team, patient and family
Protects rights and dignity of patient at all times
Maintains confidentiality
Answers telephone and call lights promptly and notifies appropriate individual of need for follow‑up
Resolves unit monitoring concerns
Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others
Performs telemetry functions
Accurately maintains required units dispensation records and monitor logs
Ensures appropriate assignment of patient to telemetry unit and documentation of all equipment
Prepares each telemetry unit for patient use; cleans each unit upon return
Keeps necessary telemetry supplies available and organized
Reports broken or defective equipment immediately to Manager and Biomed
Team Work & Communication
Supports initiatives of the health care team
Participates in unit performance improvement initiatives
Supports professional nursing practice through evidence‑based practice and ethical accountability
Provides unit supplies, patient care supplies, and equipment as assigned
Uses effective written and oral communication skills with physicians and healthcare team
Uses safety communication techniques
Communicates completion of assignment/duties
Gives concise report of all patients monitored and status of equipment to oncoming shift
Communicates patient safety concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN
Notifies the appropriate nursing unit promptly of rhythm changes. Communicates need for immediate response, if indicated
Uses positive and respectful communication with all members of healthcare team, patients and families
Safety and Infection Control
Provides safe patient monitoring
Follows all policies and procedures with regard to safety and emergency preparedness
Cleans all equipment properly utilizing appropriate cleaning process per isolation guidelines
Practices accountability
Performs other duties as assigned
Responsibilities include any additional tasks delegated by the Nurse Manager or department leadership.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
All staff must adhere to system policies, standards of work, and code of conduct at all times.
Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma (General) or GED (General)
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
BLS – Basic Life Support
ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support
BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Required Minimum Experience
Previous experience as monitor technician in an acute care setting – Preferred
Staff members with monitor tech experience required to provide proof of EKG monitoring course such as Learn Rhythm or a comparable course – Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
EMT, Paramedic, CNA, or Monitor tech certification – Preferred
Ability to read, write and speak the English language
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with health care providers to facilitate provision of patient care
Ability to multi‑task – essential
Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations – essential
Strong detail orientation required; Computer skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
Personal time management skills
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