Cardiac Telemetry Technician: Precision ECG Monitoring

Memorial Hermann; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Telemetry Monitoring Technician to coordinate and maintain specialized ECG monitoring, interpret results and communicate effectively with the care team according to department procedures.

The role emphasizes continuous surveillance of cardiac rhythms, rapid escalation of significant changes, and proper operation of the telemetry system to ensure patient safety and accuracy of data. Training and competency in dysrhythmia are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Telemetry Monitoring Technician education program or 1 year of related experience.
• Knowledge of ECG rhythms and monitoring system.
• Ability to review trends and alarms.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms on the ECG monitoring station.
• Escalate significant changes immediately to a Registered Nurse.
• Operate and troubleshoot telemetry monitoring system; account for monitors at shift end.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients in the telemetry system.
• Maintain high level of service and optimize patient experience.
• Complete the MHHS dysrhythmia examination.

Skills

ECG rhythms knowledge

Monitoring system knowledge

Review trends and alarms

Prolonged sitting/standing/walking

Effective communication with team

Education

Telemetry Monitoring Technician education program or related experience

Tools

Telemetry monitoring system

Job description

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Telemetry Monitoring Technician to coordinate and maintain specialized ECG monitoring, interpret results and communicate effectively with the care team according to department procedures.

The role emphasizes continuous surveillance of cardiac rhythms, rapid escalation of significant changes, and proper operation of the telemetry system to ensure patient safety and accuracy of data. Training and competency in dysrhythmia are required.