Telemetry / IMU Monitor Technician

Ehmct; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

East Houston Medical Center is looking for a vigilant, clinically astute Telemetry / IMU Monitor Technician in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will continuously observe patient heart rhythms, communicate urgent findings, and support patient safety in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has strong communication skills, and is committed to patient-centered care. This position may require availability for day, evening, night, and weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a telemetry, monitor technician, EKG, or dysrhythmia interpretation course preferred.
• Previous hospital-based telemetry or acute care experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic cardiac rhythm interpretation preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe telemetry monitors.
• Recognize and communicate rhythm changes or dysrhythmias.
• Maintain accurate documentation of telemetry monitoring.
• Verify proper function of telemetry equipment.
• Support unit workflow through professional communication.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Technical competence

Situational awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Telemetry, monitor technician, EKG course

Job description

Houston, United States | Posted on 05/25/2026

It’s notjust treatment; it’s care thoughtfully delivered!

From the moment patients arrive, they are guided with compassion,clarity, and clinical excellence at every stage of their journey.Our teams work collaboratively to ensure timely access to care,seamless coordination, and ongoing support well beyond discharge.

With modern patient rooms, an in-house pharmacy, and hands-onexecutive leadership, our hospital is dedicated to deliveringhealthcare where dignity, precision, and people always come first.

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• Advanced clinical care withexceptional patient services
  

Job Description

Telemetry / IMU Monitor Technician

East Houston Medical Center
Houston, Texas

East Houston Medical Center is seeking a vigilant, clinicallyastute, and service-drivenTelemetry / IMU Monitor Techniciantojoin our acute care team. This position plays a vital role in safeguardingpatient outcomes through continuous cardiac rhythm observation, promptrecognition of clinical changes, and timely communication with the nursing andprovider teams in the Telemetry and Intermediate Medical Unit environment.

Position Summary

The Telemetry / IMU Monitor Technician is responsible for thecontinuous observation, interpretation, and documentation of cardiac monitoringdata for patients requiring telemetry surveillance in an acute care hospitalsetting.This role supports patient safety by identifying normal andabnormal cardiac rhythms, escalating urgent findings without delay, andmaintaining monitoring accuracy in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Continuouslyobserve telemetry monitors and maintain awareness of assigned patientcardiac rhythms and monitored activity.
  
• Recognize,interpret, and promptly communicate rhythm changes, dysrhythmias, andother clinically significant findings to the appropriate licensed nurse orprovider.
  
• Obtain,print, label, and maintain rhythm strips at required intervals and duringnotable cardiac events in accordance with unit and hospital standards.
  
• Verifyproper function of telemetry equipment, leads, cables, and alarm settings,and report equipment concerns immediately for resolution.
  
• Maintainaccurate, timely, and legible documentation related to telemetrymonitoring responsibilities.
  
• Supportunit workflow through professional communication, coordination withclinical staff, and completion of related clerical or monitoring supportduties as assigned.
  

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate brings a disciplined eye for detail,sound judgment, and the ability to remain composed in a high-acuity settingwhere early detection matters.Success in this role requires technicalcompetence, sustained concentration, excellent communication, and a strongcommitment to patient-centered care.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
  
• Successfulcompletion of a telemetry, monitor technician, EKG, or dysrhythmiainterpretation course preferred.
  
• Previoushospital-based telemetry, monitor technician, unit clerk, or related acutecare experience preferred.
  
• Workingknowledge of basic cardiac rhythm interpretation and medical terminologypreferred.
  
• Basiccomputer proficiency and the ability to document and communicate withaccuracy and professionalism required.
  

This position supports a 24-hour hospital operation and mayrequire day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday availability based ondepartmental needs.The role demands continuous visual attention, strongsituational awareness, and consistent collaboration with nursing andinterdisciplinary teams.

Why East Houston Medical Center

East Houston Medical Center serves the East Houston communityas an acute care hospital environment focused on responsive care, safety, andoperational excellence.This opportunity is well-suited for a monitoringprofessional who values precision, urgency, teamwork, and meaningfulcontribution to the patient care continuum.

Equal Opportunity Statement

East Houston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employerand is committed to fostering a workplace that values professionalism,inclusion, respect, and compliance with applicable employment laws. Qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to any status protectedunder federal, state, or local law.