Telemetry Monitor Tech – Nights (ECG/Heart Rhythm)

Dallas Regional Medical Center; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe and interpret patients' heart rhythms via telemetry. This role supports timely intervention and patient safety in the telemetry unit.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent, current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certification, and BLS certification. Six months of Monitor Technician experience is preferred, with 12-hour night shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certification required.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required.
• Six months' Monitor Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cardiac monitoring, observe and interpret heart rhythms (ECG/EKG) displayed on telemetry monitors.
• Recognize normal and abnormal cardiac patterns, such as arrhythmias, and document findings.
• Notify nurses or physicians of any significant changes in a patient’s heart rhythm or vital signs promptly, escalate critical issues immediately.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot telemetry equipment, including electrodes and monitors.
• Ensure proper signal transmission and resolve issues with poor connections or faulty equipment.
• Record telemetry readings in the patient’s medical record for documentation and review, generate rhythm strips for analysis by the medical team.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

ECG interpretation

Vital signs observation

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dysrhythmia Certification

BLS (AHA) Certification

Tools

Telemetry equipment

ECG leads setup

Job description

Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe and interpret patients' heart rhythms via telemetry. This role supports timely intervention and patient safety in the telemetry unit.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent, current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certification, and BLS certification. Six months of Monitor Technician experience is preferred, with 12-hour night shifts.