Monitor Technician - ICU Telemetry Unit
| Facility | Wythe County Community Hospital |
| Location | Wytheville, VA |
| Career Area | Other |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Job Shift | Day |
| Date Posted | 02/04/2026 |
| Job ID | #327418 |
Monitor Technician - ICU Telemetry Unit
Schedule: Full-time | Day shift
Job Type: In-person
Job Location: Wytheville, VA
Your experience matters
Wythe County Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Monitor Tech joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Position Summary:
The Monitor Technician, under the supervision of an RN, will perform telemetry monitoring. Additional requirements include:
Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.
Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in the patient's physical, mental, and emotional conditions to the nursing staff.
Tests equipment for proper working order.
Reports equipment problems to the supervisor.
Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certifications/Licenses: Handle with Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire/transfer.
Coursework in Medical Terminology and Telemetry preferred.
Minimum Work Experience:
Previous secretarial experience, preferably in a medical setting.
More about Wythe County Community Hospital
WCCH is a 100-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Wythe County community for over 53 years. We are proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, Leapfrog Safety Grade A, and a National Quality Leader by LifePoint Health.
EEOC Statement
Wythe County Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WCCH is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
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.