Monitor Technician - Monitoring Central Telemetry
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Alice
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Spohn Hospital Alice was built in 1999 to serve the
healthcare needs of people in Alice and the surrounding
communities. The hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center and is
licensed for 186 beds and offers comprehensive medical and surgical
services including pediatrics, obstetrics, skilled nursing,
emergency and intensive care, as well as cardiac and comprehensive
services. Summary: The technician assumes the responsibilities for
constant electro-cardiographic monitoring with rapid, accurate
notification of questionable patterns, and provides accurate
documentation of information obtained from the cardiac monitoring
equipment. Involves provision of patient care/service to older
adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of
Leaders. Patient Monitoring. Monitors ECG rhythms. After receiving
report, watches cardiac monitors constantly and reports immediately
to the appropriate RN any changes in rhythm or exceeding alarms
parameters. Enters patient information and approved into central
monitor. Sets and maintains alarm limits according to policy.
Discharges patient as approved by the RN. Monitoring Equipment
Maintenance. Assures that all monitoring equipment is clean and
stored in their proper place. Uses equipment and supplies with
proper care at all times. Demonstrates proper knowledge of
equipment function and supplies. Reports malfunctioning equipment
to the charge nurse and clinical equipment department. Takes
responsibility for procurement of new supplies and informs Unit
Director of supply needs as they occur. Communication. Punctually
gives/receives report on assigned patients. Report includes current
information displayed on screen and arrhythmia analysis/history of
each patient. Give a brief and accurate summary to the Charge Nurse
of the patient's status hourly. Maintains a cooperative
relationship with the medical staff. Assists the nurse in informing
physician of patient ECG history. Accepts re-assignments and
functions productively when reassigned. Answers phone quietly,
quickly, and respectfully at all times. Accurately relays messages.
Notifies RN of any dysrhythmia. Encourages direct discussion
between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance
to arbitrate differences as needed. Gives and accepts constructive
feedback appropriately. Identifies actual and potentially unsafe
patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and
suggests alternatives. Other duties as assigned. Requirements:
Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Successful completion of Monitor Tech course preferred. Experience
Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training or
education preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications EKG
within 90 days of hire/transfer date is required. Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Victoria , Monitor Technician - Monitoring Central Telemetry, Healthcare , Alice, Texas
