Cardiac Monitoring Tech - Central Monitoring Unit

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

11h

About The Position

The Cardiac Monitor Technician monitors and identifies basic normal cardiac rhythms, dysrhythmias, and life-threatening arrhythmias under general supervision and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines. The technician accurately documents and labels cardiac rhythms and promptly reports findings to appropriate clinical personnel in accordance with organizational standards. All duties align with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.

The role continuously monitors cardiac telemetry for assigned patients, interprets rhythms, identifies abnormal or life-threatening patterns, and promptly communicates critical findings to nursing staff. It also includes documenting monitoring activities, maintaining awareness of equipment function and troubleshooting, and collaborating with the healthcare team to support patient safety and timely intervention. The technician follows patient confidentiality, safety, and regulatory requirements and performs additional responsibilities as assigned in support of clinical operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified EKG Technician certification from NHA, AMCA, or NPS; or successful completion of an EKG certification program; or previous experience as a Monitor Technician in an acute care hospital and successful completion of a competency assessment.
• Knowledge of cardiac monitoring principles and telemetry systems.
• Ability to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias and initiate appropriate escalation procedures.
• Skill in operating cardiac monitoring equipment and related computer systems.
• Ability to document rhythm interpretations accurately and promptly using standardized or electronic systems.
• Ability to consistently follow clinical protocols, escalation pathways, and unit-specific procedures.
• Ability to communicate calmly and professionally with healthcare team members in urgent situations.
• Knowledge of patient safety principles related to cardiac monitoring and alarm management.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry for assigned patients.
• Accurately interpret cardiac rhythms and identify abnormal or life-threatening patterns.
• Immediately notify nursing staff of rhythm changes or critical findings according to established protocols.
• Document rhythm interpretations and monitoring activities in accordance with hospital policy.
• Maintain proper function and troubleshooting awareness of monitoring equipment.
• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to support patient safety and timely intervention.
• Adhere to patient confidentiality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned in support of clinical operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED