Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician – Growth & Benefits

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) plan match

Education support

Fertility benefits

Life insurance

Identity theft protection

Consumer discounts

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Monitor Technician to perform continuous observation of patients’ cardiac telemetry at a central monitoring station and to record rhythm data.

The role includes clerical duties and close collaboration with nursing staff to ensure timely communication of rhythm changes. Ideal candidates have prior Monitor Technician experience or on-the-job training in dysrhythmia interpretation.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training in dysrhythmia interpretation with an 85% pass rate on exam within orientation period
• Previous Monitor Technician experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients with cardiac telemetry
• Constantly observe and monitor patients to detect rhythm changes
• Obtain rhythm strips and label with patient information
• Inform 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

Skills

Cardiac telemetry

Rhythm observation

Record keeping

Clerical tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

1+ years college

Basic EKG course

Job description

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Monitor Technician to perform continuous observation of patients’ cardiac telemetry at a central monitoring station and to record rhythm data.

The role includes clerical duties and close collaboration with nursing staff to ensure timely communication of rhythm changes. Ideal candidates have prior Monitor Technician experience or on-the-job training in dysrhythmia interpretation.