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Monitor Technician

  • California, Los Angeles

  • 03/06/2026

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary
    The Monitor Tech is responsible for continuously observing and interpreting cardiac telemetry for assigned patients.
    This role ensures early detection of cardiac rhythm changes, supports timely clinical response, and maintains accurate documentation of telemetry data.
    The Monitor Tech ensures proper equipment functionality and assists clinical staff by providing clear, accurate rhythm interpretations to support patient safety.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Observe continuous cardiac telemetry monitors for assigned patients.
    • Identify and interpret cardiac rhythms, including normal and abnormal arrhythmias.
    • Immediately notify nursing staff or physicians of significant rhythm changes or life-threatening events.
    • Document cardiac rhythms and significant monitor events in patient records.
    • Maintain accurate logs of telemetry strips and rhythm interpretations.
    • Ensure telemetry monitoring equipment is functioning properly and report any malfunctions.
    • Replace electrodes, batteries, and lead wires as needed to maintain signal quality.

    Required Qualifications
    • Experience working with cardiac telemetry systems.
    • Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias.
    • Strong attention to detail and ability to remain focused for extended monitoring periods.
    • Effective communication skills for notifying clinical staff of urgent changes.
    • Basic understanding of medical terminology related to cardiac monitoring.

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Previous experience in a hospital or clinical monitoring environment.
    • Familiarity with electronic medical records and telemetry documentation procedures.
    • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical setting.

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