Telemetry Monitor Technician - Critical Care Watcher

Nexus Health Systems Ltd; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Children’s Hospital - Dallas is seeking a dependable Monitor Technician to provide continuous observation of patients’ cardiac and respiratory rhythms on the day shift. The role emphasizes patient safety by recognizing rhythm changes and promptly communicating concerns to the nursing team, with potential unit secretary duties as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, telemetry or cardiac-monitoring certification, and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current telemetry or cardiac-monitoring certification, or an equivalent credential, required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required.
• At least six months of hospital or rehabilitation experience preferred.
• At least one year of Telemetry/Monitor Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously observe and interpret patients’ cardiac and respiratory rhythms.
• Identify emergency rhythms, arrhythmias, and rhythm changes requiring immediate attention.
• Notify RN/LVN or charge nurse of rhythm changes, alarms, or unusual patient circumstances.
• Maintain communication with nursing staff about monitor status and patient information.
• Apply monitor leads and electrodes and manage monitoring equipment.
• Complete accurate shift reports and communicate essential information to the oncoming Monitor Technician.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Telemetry or cardiac-monitoring certification

AHA BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Nexus Children’s Hospital - Dallas is seeking a dependable Monitor Technician to provide continuous observation of patients’ cardiac and respiratory rhythms on the day shift. The role emphasizes patient safety by recognizing rhythm changes and promptly communicating concerns to the nursing team, with potential unit secretary duties as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, telemetry or cardiac-monitoring certification, and BLS/CPR certification.