Monitor Technician
| Facility | National Park Medical Center |
| Location | Hot Springs, AR |
| Career Area | Nursing - Patient Support |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Job Shift | Day |
| Date Posted | 12/12/2025 |
| Job ID | #323579 |
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. National Park Medical Center, a 163-bed full-service hospital, is a forward thinking, innovative hospital where trust, teamwork and technology come together to make a positive difference in the health of our community and region.
Where We Are:
Live where others only get to vacation...Hot Springs, located in the gently rolling Ouachita Mountains, offers a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural life, and historical interest. With numerous outdoor activities, art galleries, local shops, and diverse cuisine, Hot Springs has something for everyone.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Short-term and Long-term disability 100% paid for by the company
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Loan repayment, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates
Professional development opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and certification assistance
And much more...
Under the supervision of an RN, performs telemetry monitoring. Reports to: Director of Critical Care Unit/Stepdown FLSA:
Non-exempt Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Required License: N/A Certifications: Handle with Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire/transfer
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.
Essential Functions: Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors. Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately. Identifies and corrects for artifacts. Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Tests equipment for proper working order. Reports equipment problems to supervisor.
Non-Essential Functions: Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented, focused, and dependable Monitor Technician to join our Telemetry Monitoring team. Under the supervision of an RN, this position is responsible for continual cardiac/telemetry monitoring, promptly identifying and reporting changes, and supporting safe patient care on our critical care and stepdown units. This is an excellent role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, has strong situational awareness, and wants to play a critical behind-the-scenes role in patient safety.
What You'll Do
Perform continuous surveillance of multiple telemetry monitors.
Identify significant arrhythmias or signs of patient distress and immediately notify nursing staff.
Recognize and correct telemetry artifacts.
Report abnormal telemetry findings and changes in patient condition.
Test equipment and report any malfunctions.
Support the unit by maintaining accuracy, awareness, and timely communication.
Skills & Requirements
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Certifications:
Handle With Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire/transfer.
What We're Looking For:
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Able to perform effectively in a stressful clinical environment.
Clear communicator who can escalate patient changes quickly and accurately.
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.