Telemetry Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Technician – Day Shift

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Monitor Technician to monitor cardiac rhythms in the Telemetry unit on 12-hour day shifts. The role supports nursing services and patient documentation, with duties including order transcription when needed and chart preparation.

Responsibilities also include ensuring orders for labs and radiology are completed and assisting with indirect patient care under RN supervision when CNA-qualified. Current BLS certification is required at hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required for all new hires.
• Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire, maintain current.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire, maintain current.
• Six months previous experience in Healthcare or as Monitor Technician.

Responsibilities

• Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors and communicates department needs.
• Transcribes physician orders in absence of CPOE/EMR.
• Verifies that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and completed.
• Prepares and compiles patient records and charts; orders supplies for the unit.
• Assists nursing staff with indirect patient care if not distracting from rhythm monitoring.
• May provide direct patient care under RN supervision if CNA-qualified and competencies met.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Monitor Technician to monitor cardiac rhythms in the Telemetry unit on 12-hour day shifts. The role supports nursing services and patient documentation, with duties including order transcription when needed and chart preparation.

Responsibilities also include ensuring orders for labs and radiology are completed and assisting with indirect patient care under RN supervision when CNA-qualified. Current BLS certification is required at hire.