Telemetry Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Telemetry Tech

Job Type: PT

Schedule: Varied

Your experience matters: Community Medical Center

At Community Medical Center, we are committed to supporting a diverse, determined workforce that drives quality, scalability, and meaningful impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Telemetry Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous cardiac monitoring of patients, recognizing and reporting abnormalities, and supporting clinical staff to ensure


safe and efficient unit operations. This role requires strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare


environment.

PRIMARY (ESSENTIAL) DUTIES


• Perform continuous surveillance of multiple telemetry monitors


• Identify significant arrhythmia and signs of patient distress and escalate concerns promptly


• Recognize and correct monitoring artifacts to ensure accurate readings


• Report abnormal telemetry findings or changes in heart rhythm and vital signs to nursing staff and/or providers


• Communicate equipment malfunctions or issues to the supervisor on time


• Track patient flow within the unit, including admissions and discharges in the system


• Answer phones and patient call lights, communicating patient needs to the appropriate staff


• Provide clerical and coordination support to maintain unit efficiency


• Collaborate with ICU staff to support a safe, organized, and smooth operating unit

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

The Telemetry Monitor Technician reports directly to the unit Nurse Manager or designated supervisor. This role works closely with registered nurses (RNs), physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The technician collaborates with ICU staff, unit coordinators, and ancillary departments to ensure accurate patient monitoring, timely communication of critical information, and efficient unit operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Successful completion of Telemetry/Dysrhythmia training as required by the facility.

High School Diploma


Experience

• Strong critical thinking and decisive judgment


• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team


• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills


• Ability to perform effectively in a high-paced environment


• Strong communication and attention to detail

What do we offer:

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Connect with our Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Ronald De Castro via email, View email address on click.appcast.io, or connect with me!


About Us
Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT. It is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities across the country. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters

EEOC Statement
"Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.