Cardiac Monitor Technician

HCA Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to observe and interpret cardiac rhythms for adult and pediatric patients. The role includes escalating rhythm changes to the nurse and ensuring timely responses to alarms.

You will document trends, communicate with nursing staff, and participate in handoffs for patient safety. The position focuses on accurate rhythm interpretation, appropriate escalation, and reliable monitoring across assigned units, contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience as Cardiac Monitor Technician preferred in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient rhythms continuously via cardiac monitor.
• Analyze rhythm strips for ventricular rate, PR interval, and QRS duration.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Hospital experience

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At Methodist Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Cardiac Monitor Technician today with Methodist Healthcare Innovation & Technology Center.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Cardiac Monitor Technician (CMT) you will observe and interpret cardiac monitoring through continual recognition and documentation of rhythm tracings for adult and pediatric patients, as assigned. You will also be responsible for escalation of any change in cardiac rhythm or rate to the nurse.

What you will do In This Role:

• You will continuously observe and accurately interpret cardiac rhythms of patients via the cardiac monitor.
• You will accurately analyze electronic rhythm strips for ventricular rate, PR interval, and QRS duration and documents the rhythm type.
• You will note changes in patient rhythm and document trends when any new ectopic beat is observed, and/or when a change in pattern is observed; appropriately escalates rhythm changes to the nurse.
• You will recognize life-threatening dysrhythmias and immediately escalates to the nurse.
• You will utilize appropriate alarms/parameters and verify settings to provide optimal patient monitoring, according to provider’s orders or unit criteria.
• You will respond to alarms immediately and escalates to the nurse, as applicable.
• You will communicate with nurse to troubleshoot reception issues and lead placement.
• You will communicate promptly with nurse when the cardiac monitor indicates batteries are low and need to be replaced.
• You will inform the nurse of equipment malfunctions and escalates through proper chain of command to ensure loop closure and resolution.
• You will give/receive handoff reports on all monitored patients to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Previous Cardiac Monitor Technician experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (Adult and Pediatrics).

Benefits

Methodist Healthcare Innovation & Technology Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Healthcare is recognized as the most respected and preferred healthcare provider in the South Texas region. As San Antonio’s second largest private employer, we employ more than 13,000 individuals, including 2,700 physicians in all specialties. Methodist Healthcare is a 50-50 co-ownership between Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. and HCA Healthcare. Since 1963, our commitment has never wavered in consistently improving the health and wellness of our community by “Serving Humanity to Honor God.” Our network of greater San Antonio hospitals includes nine acute care facilities: Methodist Hospital, Methodist Children's Hospital, Methodist Hospital Ambulatory Surgery, Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, Methodist Hospital Northeast, Methodist Hospital South, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Methodist Hospital Texsan, Methodist Hospital Hill Country, Methodist Hospital Landmark and Methodist Hospital Westover Hills. We also offer 2 freestanding Rehabilitation Hospitals in Stone Oak and the Medical Center and 10 freestanding emergency centers located throughout San Antonio and surrounding areas. At each of our facilities, we offer an outstanding selection of doctors, healthcare professionals, equipment and health services from wellness events to transplant services, pediatrics, dermatology, cardiology, oncology and a complete range of other medical services. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com.

‘The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.’- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.