Outpatient Cardiac Monitor Tech
About The Position
The Outpatient Cardiac Monitor Tech will escort patients to exam/treatment rooms, take and record vital signs, record medical history, prepare patients for physician exams, and evaluate patients to maximize patient flow and minimize wait times. This role involves performing procedures and diagnostic testing, setting up monitoring equipment, assisting with procedures, and coordinating clerical activities. The technician will also perform initial troubleshooting, calibration, cleaning, and quality assurance on equipment. Responsibilities include receiving and processing provider orders for cardiac monitoring, placing cardiac monitors/telemetry devices, ECGs, and Blood Pressure monitors, ensuring proper function, and managing critical uploads. The technician will assess signal quality, troubleshoot artifact and connectivity issues, document all actions, and collaborate with nursing and physician teams. Maintaining and cleaning equipment, restocking supplies, and performing frequent walking throughout the hospital are also key duties.
Requirements
- High School Graduate.
- 2 years of experience in cardiology and/or electrophysiology
Responsibilities
- Escorts patients to exam/treatment room; takes and records vital signs; records medical history according to charting criteria; prepares patient for physician exams; evaluates patients to maximize patient flow and minimize patient wait time; completes all documentation and paperwork.
- Performs procedures and diagnostic testing based on patient evaluation, following physician orders and established guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Sets up monitoring, recording and related equipment used during procedures.
- Assists with procedures providing appropriate support and instruction for the patient.
- Coordinates clerical activities, including patient registration, reminders and follow up.
- Performs initial troubleshooting on equipment.
- Recognizes mechanical or technical abnormalities and uses established protocols in solving the problem.
- Performs calibration, cleaning and quality assurance measures on equipment.
- Receive, verify, and process provider orders for cardiac monitoring.
- Place cardiac monitors/telemetry devices , ECGs (12 lead) and Blood Pressure monitors on patients through the clinic and hospital setting; ensure proper skin prep, lead placement, and device function.
- Activate, upload, and associate monitors to the correct patient encounter per workflow; confirm accurate patient identification and managing critical uploads.
- Assess signal quality and basic heart rate/rhythm appearance; troubleshoot artifact and connectivity issues.
- Document monitor placement, activation, and troubleshooting actions in the appropriate system.
- Collaborate closely with nursing staff and physician teams to support timely monitoring and patient care needs.
- Maintain and clean equipment between uses; restock supplies as needed.
- Perform frequent walking throughout the hospital to place monitors, respond to requests, and support unit coverage.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
