MONITOR TECHNICIAN - Day Shift

Nexus Health Systems; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas seeks a dependable Monitor Technician to provide continuous observation of patients’ cardiac and respiratory rhythms, recognizing rhythm changes and responding to alarms to support patient safety. The role includes unit secretary duties as needed while prioritizing accurate monitoring.

You will work with RNs and other care-team members, apply monitor leads, admit/discharge patients in the system, and participate in shift reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current telemetry or cardiac-monitoring certification required.
• Must maintain all required certifications in good standing throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and interpret patients’ cardiac and respiratory rhythms.
• Identify emergency rhythms, arrhythmias, baseline changes, and other abnormalities requiring immediate attention.
• Promptly notify the appropriate RN, LVN, or charge nurse of rhythm changes, alarms, or unusual patient circumstances.
• Maintain ongoing communication with nursing staff regarding monitor status and relevant patient information.
• Verify alarm limits at the beginning of each shift and adjust or recheck them throughout the shift as needed.
• Apply monitor leads and electrodes using bedside monitors or portable transmitters.
• Accurately admit and discharge patients within the monitoring system.
• Establish patient-specific alarm parameters as directed.
• Complete accurate shift reports and communicate essential information to the oncoming Monitor Technician.
• Initiate Code Blue or Rapid Response procedures at the direction of nursing staff.
• Ensure critical laboratory results are promptly communicated to the patient’s assigned nurse when necessary.
• Complete all required monitoring and patient-care documentation each shift.
• Prioritize monitoring responsibilities while assisting visitors and supporting unit operations.
• Receive incoming facility calls and provide professional service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritize patient safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Telemetry monitoring certification

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas is seeking a dependable and attentive Monitor Technician to provide continuous observation of patients’ cardiac and respiratory rhythms. This position plays a critical role in patient safety by recognizing rhythm changes, responding appropriately to alarms, and promptly communicating concerns to the nursing team.

The Monitor Technician will also provide Unit Secretary support as needed; however, continuous and accurate patient monitoring remains the position’s highest priority.

About Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas provides specialized inpatient medical, rehabilitation, and neurobehavioral care for children and adolescents with complex healthcare needs. Our interdisciplinary team works together to help patients achieve greater medical stability, functional independence, and quality of life in a structured, patient-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and interpret patients’ cardiac and respiratory rhythms.
• Identify emergency rhythms, arrhythmias, baseline changes, and other abnormalities requiring immediate attention.
• Promptly notify the appropriate RN, LVN, or charge nurse of rhythm changes, alarms, or unusual patient circumstances.
• Maintain ongoing communication with nursing staff regarding monitor status and relevant patient information.
• Verify alarm limits at the beginning of each shift and adjust or recheck them throughout the shift as needed.
• Apply monitor leads and electrodes using bedside monitors or portable transmitters.
• Accurately admit and discharge patients within the monitoring system.
• Establish patient‑specific alarm parameters as directed.
• Complete accurate shift reports and communicate essential information to the oncoming Monitor Technician.
• Initiate Code Blue or Rapid Response procedures at the direction of nursing staff.
• Ensure critical laboratory results are promptly communicated to the patient’s assigned nurse when necessary.
• Complete all required monitoring and patient‑care documentation each shift.
• Prioritize monitoring responsibilities while assisting visitors and supporting unit operations.
• Receive incoming facility calls and provide professional service to internal and external customers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and functional work environment.
• Assist with training new staff members as directed.
• Accept direction from supervisors and members of the management team in a positive and professional manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current telemetry or cardiac‑monitoring certification, or an equivalent credential, required.

Experience

• At least six months of experience in a hospital or rehabilitation setting preferred.
• At least one year of experience as a Telemetry Technician or Monitor Technician preferred.
• Experience recognizing cardiac rhythms, arrhythmias, and emergency rhythm changes strongly preferred.

Licensure and Certifications

• Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required.
• Must maintain all required certifications in good standing throughout employment or obtain required facility‑approved certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain a current tuberculosis screening within the first 14 days of employment and annually thereafter.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is focused, detail‑oriented, and able to remain attentive in a fast‑paced clinical environment. Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritize patient safety while working collaboratively with nurses and other members of the care team.

Join the Nexus Team

At Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas, every team member contributes to the safety, recovery, and long‑term success of our patients. If you have telemetry‑monitoring experience and want to make a meaningful difference for children and adolescents with complex medical and neurobehavioral needs.

Nexus Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer.