Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Monitor Technician to continuously observe and interpret cardiac telemetry at a central monitoring station. You will document rhythm data and perform essential clerical duties, contributing to patient safety and timely clinical decisions.

The role emphasizes monitoring patients on telemetry, labeling rhythm strips, and communicating rhythm changes to attending nurses. A background in EKG basics and prior monitor technician experience are preferred, with

Qualifications

• Previous Monitor Technician experience preferred.
• On-the-job training in dysrhythmia interpretation with an 85% pass rate during orientation.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent; 1+ years of college preferred; Basic EKG course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients with cardiac telemetry and observe ECG patterns.
• Continuously observe patients to detect rhythm changes.
• Obtain rhythm strips and label with patient info.
• Inform the primary nurse of rhythm changes or life-threatening dysrhythmias.
• Maintain records of each patient’s cardiac rate and rhythm.
• Prepare equipment and maintain floor stock for patients.

Education

High school graduate or GED

1+ years of college

Basic EKG course

Job description

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Monitor Technician to continuously observe and interpret cardiac telemetry at a central monitoring station. You will document rhythm data and perform essential clerical duties, contributing to patient safety and timely clinical decisions.

The role emphasizes monitoring patients on telemetry, labeling rhythm strips, and communicating rhythm changes to attending nurses. A background in EKG basics and prior monitor technician experience are preferred, with