Telemetry Monitor Tech – Cardiac Rhythm Specialist

ScionHealth; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth in Sugar Land, TX, seeks a Monitor Technician to oversee cardiac telemetry and rhythm interpretation. The role supports orderly patient care in a LTACH/ARU setting, coordinating with nursing staff to ensure timely response to rhythm changes.

Requirements include a high school diploma, fluent English, and EKG competency; BLS preferred. The position emphasizes accurate record-keeping and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test.
• Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and understand their significance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Monitors telemetry of patients by observing telemetry monitors for changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Removes and cleans telemetry boxes when patient is discharged from telemetry.
• Maintains accurate records of telemetry patients.
• Immediately notifies RN or supervisor of rhythm changes.
• Assigns transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.
• Troubleshoots transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.
• Stays abreast of federal, state, and local regulations for food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Fluent English

EKG interpretation

Cardiac rhythm identification

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Telemetry monitors

Job description

ScionHealth in Sugar Land, TX, seeks a Monitor Technician to oversee cardiac telemetry and rhythm interpretation. The role supports orderly patient care in a LTACH/ARU setting, coordinating with nursing staff to ensure timely response to rhythm changes.

Requirements include a high school diploma, fluent English, and EKG competency; BLS preferred. The position emphasizes accurate record-keeping and compliance with safety standards.