Cardiac Monitor Technician I - F/T Nights - Ben Taub Hospital

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization seeks a Cardiac Monitor Technician I to provide essential ECG monitoring for patients. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma and specific training. The technician will play a critical role in patient care by observing and reporting abnormal heart rhythms while demonstrating effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of Cardiac Monitor Technician training course or equivalent required.
• One year work experience in patient care or cardiac monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation of ECG patterns for patients on telemetry.
• Notify nursing staff and physicians of any abnormal ECG measurements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Medical Terms

Mathematics

PC Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Cardiac Monitor Technician training or Electrocardiography course

Job description

Cardiac Monitor Technician I - F/T Nights - Ben Taub Hospital

Cardiac Monitor Technician I - F/T Nights - Ben Taub Hospital

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Job Summary

The Cardiac Monitor Technician I (CMT I) provides continuous observation of ECG patterns for patients on telemetry. The CMT I notifies appropriate nursing staff and physicians within a designated hospital unit of changes from baseline, abnormal heart rhythm patterns, and abnormal ECG interval measurements. The CMT I is competent in medical terminology and possesses technical, communication, organizational, and computer skills. The CMT I demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.

Details

Posted: 02-Jun-25

Location: Houston, Texas

Type: Full Time

Categories

Allied Health

Internal Number: 175586

Job Summary

The Cardiac Monitor Technician I (CMT I) provides continuous observation of ECG patterns for patients on telemetry. The CMT I notifies appropriate nursing staff and physicians within a designated hospital unit of changes from baseline, abnormal heart rhythm patterns, and abnormal ECG interval measurements. The CMT I is competent in medical terminology and possesses technical, communication, organizational, and computer skills. The CMT I demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Specialized Training:

Education: High School Diploma or GED and completion of Cardiac Monitor Technician training course or equivalent coursework (i.e. Electrocardiography course) from an accredited school or accredited online program required.

Licensure/Certification

• Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) or Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International preferred within 1 year of hire.
• Basic Life Support from a hospital- based American Heart Association
  
  

(AHA) or Red Cross approved program.

• Other certificates as required by unit/service.
  
  

Work Experience: One (1) year work experience in patient care or cardiac monitoring/related experience in a hospital preferred.

Equipment Operated: Area-specific.

Skills/Knowledge: Completes CBCOT modules one, two and three within the 6-week orientation.

Special Requirements

Communication Skills:

Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

Other Skills

Analytical, Medical Terms, Mathematics, PC

Work Schedule: Weekends Holidays Flexible

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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