Monitor Technician - Telemetry

Peace Health Southwest Medical Center | Vancouver, WA

Full Time | 0.80 FTE | Evening Shift

39.03 per hour

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

If you're an experienced Monitor Technician, you know how important it is to be part of a team where your expertise matters. At Peace Health Southwest Medical Center, you'll serve as a critical link between technology and patient care, helping nurses and providers recognize changes early and respond quickly when patients need them most.

Pay Range: $25.97- $39.03 per hour

• Play an essential role in a busy Telemetry department where your rhythm interpretation skills directly support patient safety and outcomes.
• Work alongside experienced nurses, providers, and clinical teams who rely on your observations and value your expertise.
• Join a respected community medical center serving Southwest Washington and the surrounding region.
• Enjoy the stability of a union-represented position with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Build a long-term career with an organization that prioritizes caregiver wellbeing, development, and support.

As a Monitor Technician, you'll help ensure patients receive safe, timely care by continuously monitoring cardiac rhythms and communicating significant changes to the care team.

• Monitor cardiac rhythms according to physician orders.
• Identify rhythm changes, arrhythmias, and other cardiac concerns.
• Notify nurses and providers promptly when changes occur.
• Document rhythm interpretations and cardiac events according to department standards.
• Assist providers with reviewing telemetry history and rhythm data.
• Ensure central monitoring equipment is functioning properly and address routine equipment concerns.
• Support patient admissions, discharges, and transfers through clerical and monitoring-related tasks.
• Help orient staff to telemetry monitoring processes and equipment capabilities.
• Maintain accurate records that support high-quality patient care.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire, obtained through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Completion of an EKG course and monitoring equipment training within one month of hire.
• Working knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and rhythm interpretation.
• Strong communication and attention-to-detail skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, or similar healthcare training program.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting, especially telemetry, cardiology, or cardiac monitoring.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate support across diverse patient populations.

If you've previously worked as a Monitor Technician, Telemetry Technician, EKG Technician, or in another cardiac monitoring role, we'd love to learn more about your experience. We're looking for someone who can bring strong rhythm interpretation skills while also valuing teamwork, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance.

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