Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Tech

Grmc; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GRMC is seeking a Special Care Unit Monitor Technician to monitor cardiac rhythms, enter Meditech orders, and provide limited patient care in a high‑acuity unit.

You will report rhythm changes, maintain telemetry equipment, obtain and track vital signs, and assist with admissions and transfers under RN guidance. Strong communication with the nursing team and accurate documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• New Mexico CNA or EMS certification or nursing courses or MA experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Basic ECG rhythm recognition within 3 months; Pears within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret, and post cardiac strips; alert abnormal parameters to nurse/provider.
• Perform basic emergency medical care or first aid when needed.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and ambulation.
• Provide basic nursing care including ADLs, vital signs, and routine checks.
• Document vital signs, treatments, and procedures accurately.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist RN with care as directed.
• Answer call lights and nurse call system promptly.
• Clean, stock rooms/equipment and change linens.
• Maintain telemetry units, apply telemetry, and document in charts.
• Communicate patient issues and condition changes to RN/provider.
• Enter orders for new admissions and daily updates when RN unavailable.
• Attend department meetings and provide training feedback.
• Monitor ER cardiac rhythms and assist in ER as needed.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Vital signs assessment

Patient care

Documentation

Nurse communication

Emergency first aid

Education

High School Diploma or GED

New Mexico CNA certification

New Mexico EMS License

Level I and II nursing courses

Two years Medical Assistant experience

BLS (AHA)

Job description

GRMC is seeking a Special Care Unit Monitor Technician to monitor cardiac rhythms, enter Meditech orders, and provide limited patient care in a high‑acuity unit.

You will report rhythm changes, maintain telemetry equipment, obtain and track vital signs, and assist with admissions and transfers under RN guidance. Strong communication with the nursing team and accurate documentation are essential.