Telemetry Monitor Technician: Cardiac Rhythm Pro

MedStar Health; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe patients on telemetry, document ECG rhythms, and communicate changes to nursing staff. The role requires completing the Monitor Technician Program and a High School Diploma or GED, with less than one year of relevant emergency experience.

Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential. The position involves monitoring consoles, adjusting alarms, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support patient safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Monitor Technician Program completion is required.
• Less than 1 year of experience in emergencies and maintaining continuous cardiac rhythm strips is required.

Responsibilities

• Documents rhythm every two hours on the EKG flow sheet and reports changes to the nurse.
• Maintains and coordinates monitor strips at shift start and places dated strips on the flow sheet.
• Maintains Monitor Console operation and ensures paper loaders are full.
• Verifies and adjusts alarm limits for each patient and ensures alarms stay on.
• Provides verbal reports to relief staff and patient reports to oncoming technicians.
• Participates in quality and service improvement teams with the department.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe patients on telemetry, document ECG rhythms, and communicate changes to nursing staff. The role requires completing the Monitor Technician Program and a High School Diploma or GED, with less than one year of relevant emergency experience.

Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential. The position involves monitoring consoles, adjusting alarms, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support patient safety and