Monitor Technician

Overview

We are seeking a Monitor Technician, sometimes referred to as our Telemetry Monitor Technician (Tech) or Tele Monitor Tech. A Tele Monitor Tech will be responsible for observing and interpreting patients’ heart rhythms and other vital data transmitted by telemetry equipment. This role is crucial for identifying and alerting the medical team to any abnormalities or critical changes in a patient’s cardiac or health status. The Monitor Technician detects early warning signs of cardiac events, ensuring timely intervention, and improving patient outcomes in our telemetry unit. 

 

Employment Type: Full Time  

Shifts Available: Nights

Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00pm to 7:00am 

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX

 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options 

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 

• Employer 401K options 

• Tuition reimbursement options  

• Life, disability, and other insurance options 

• Many other amazing benefits 

 

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

• 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 (e.g., life-threatening) 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 

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  

High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.

Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.

 

 

 

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Pay Transparency

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf   #LI-MM5