Cardiac Telemetry Technician

Memorial Hermann; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Telemetry Monitoring Technician to provide continuous surveillance of patients' cardiac rhythms and interpret ECG data. You will communicate findings to the healthcare team and support accurate documentation and patient safety.

In this role, you will operate telemetry equipment, escalate life-threatening changes to a nurse, and ensure patient care aligns with hospital standards and procedures. You will contribute to a culture of compassionate, efficient care.

Qualifications

• Education or experience in ECG rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring.
• Ability to review trends and alarms and escalate as needed.
• Ability to remain seated, standing, and walking for extended periods during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms.
• Escalate significant changes immediately to a Registered Nurse.
• Operate and troubleshoot telemetry monitoring equipment and document within procedures.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients in the telemetry system.
• Maintain high service standards and patient experience.
• Comply with Memorial Hermann policies and quality standards.

Skills

ECG rhythms

Monitoring system operation

Trend and alarm review

Patient care under telemetry

Education

Telemetry Monitoring Technician education program or 1 year related experience

Tools

Telemetry monitoring system

Job description

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Telemetry Monitoring Technician to provide continuous surveillance of patients' cardiac rhythms and interpret ECG data. You will communicate findings to the healthcare team and support accurate documentation and patient safety.

In this role, you will operate telemetry equipment, escalate life-threatening changes to a nurse, and ensure patient care aligns with hospital standards and procedures. You will contribute to a culture of compassionate, efficient care.