Monitor Tech

Position Summary Monitor Tech is responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication, and documentation of cardiac rhythms and rhythm components. Responsibilities • Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm. • Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis. • Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance every 6 hours and PRN with established protocols. • Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component changes and follows current escalation protocol. • Notifies Registered Nurse if patient off monitor and follows current escalation protocol. • Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation of the central monitoring station. • Maintains/checks high and low alarm settings on every telemetry patient each shift. • Gives/accepts shift reports to provide current patient information. • Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and discontinuation of telemetry. • Identifies and troubleshoots routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiates biomedical repairs as necessary. • Advances own current knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis and interpretation. • Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. QualificationsEducation/Training High school graduate or equivalent and: Monitor Technician with prior related experience AND has passed an ECG competency assessment: • Must pass Rhythm Test with grade of 84% or higher. If grade is below 84%, individual must take Orlando Health's basic ECG course and pass the exam within 60 days. Monitor technician without previous related experience: • Must take Orlando Health's basic ECG course and complete the Rhythm Test within 60 days with a pass rate of 84% or higher.

Created: 2026-03-04