Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

St. David's Medical Center in Austin, TX is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe cardiac telemetry at a central monitoring station and document rhythm data, while performing related clerical tasks.

The role focuses on timely notification of changes to the primary nurse and maintaining accurate patient records for telemetry monitoring. Experience as a Monitor Technician is preferred; high school diploma or GED required, with some college supported.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ECG patterns and telemetry
• Ability to document rhythm data accurately
• Attention to patient safety and changes in rhythms

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients with cardiac telemetry orders
• Observe and detect changes in cardiac rhythms
• Label rhythm strips with patient information
• Inform nurse of rhythm changes and life-threatening events
• Maintain records of patient rate and rhythm
• Prepare equipment and restock for patients

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Telemetry interpretation

Record keeping

Clerical duties

Education

High school diploma

1+ year college

Job description

St. David's Medical Center in Austin, TX is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe cardiac telemetry at a central monitoring station and document rhythm data, while performing related clerical tasks.

The role focuses on timely notification of changes to the primary nurse and maintaining accurate patient records for telemetry monitoring. Experience as a Monitor Technician is preferred; high school diploma or GED required, with some college supported.