Lead Monitor Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.
In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.
VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Qualifications

Purpose & Scope:

The Lead Monitor Technician is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of both the Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring and Remote Safety Monitoring (Avasys) programs. This role requires advanced competency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, patient safety monitoring, and the effective use of both telemetry and remote video monitoring systems. The Lead Technician will serve as a clinical and operational resource to monitor technicians, ensuring high-quality, accurate monitoring and timely escalation of patient concerns.

The Lead Monitor Technician will be responsible for scheduling and timekeeping for all monitor technicians, supporting onboarding and training, and collaborating with nursing leadership to ensure appropriate staffing coverage and service alignment with patient care needs. This individual will demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to lead in a dynamic environment, and proficiency in generating and analyzing departmental reports to support quality improvement and program development.

The Lead Monitor Technician must demonstrate a thorough understanding of both cardiac and patient safety monitoring processes, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and patient-centered care.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Degree in a health care related field is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2– 3 years’ experience as a telemetry monitoring technician, video monitoring technician, or similar role in a hospital setting required.
• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role strongly preferred

Certification/Licensure:

• Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Coursework in cardiac rhythm and analysis is preferred.
• Proven understanding of cardiac rhythms, telemetry systems, and remote patient safety monitoring workflows.
• Completion of a basic arrhythmia recognition course preferred.
• Additional training in video monitoring safety programs preferred.