Huntsville Memorial Hospital

Nonprofit community hospital in Huntsville, Texas

Monitor Tech - Telemetry

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHuntsville, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
One year of experience is preferred.
A current Certified Nursing Assistant certification, EMT-B, or EMT-I is preferred; no licensure or certification is required.
The role requires visual and hearing acuity.
The role involves frequent sitting and reaching and occasional standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, and kneeling.
Work is mostly indoors in a well-ventilated, comfortable-temperature environment, with possible exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, and bloodborne pathogens.

Responsibilities

Provide precise, continual surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms on the electrocardiographic central monitoring station, document according to established procedures, interpret electrocardiogram rhythms, and recognize significant electrocardiogram events.
Immediately escalate significant or life-threatening changes to a Registered Nurse, as appropriate, using the appropriate electrocardiogram algorithm, and communicate information clearly, concisely, and accurately to the responsible individual within the established timeframe.
Obtain rhythm strips according to hospital cardiac telemetry procedure; measure, analyze, and document findings.
Operate, clean, and troubleshoot all functions of the telemetry monitoring system and account for all monitors at the end of each assigned shift.
Admit, transfer, and discharge patients, and enter all required information in the telemetry monitoring system.
Maintain equipment, supplies, unit stock, and equipment inventories.
Communicate effectively and report appropriate information to nursing staff.
Maintain patient charts and perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement programs.
Maintain patient confidentiality and handle protected health information appropriately.
Follow the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
Maintain a safe work environment and report safety concerns appropriately.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

A current Certified Nursing Assistant certification, EMT-B, or EMT-I is preferred.
One year of experience is preferred.

Monitor Tech - Telemetry

Huntsville Memorial Hospital · Huntsville, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-29

Workplace: on_site

Department: Inpatient Nursing

Description

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the Monitor Tech provides surveillance of telemetry monitors throughout the hospital. Performs accurate EKG rhythm interpretation and other electrocardiography functions that support the healthcare team in delivering high quality care. Provides notification to appropriate nursing staff when telemetry monitor changes are noted. Serves as a patient advocate within the health care system. Maintains adequate unit stock and equipment inventories, provides clerical support related to patient care. Demonstrates understanding of the philosophy and objectives; adheres to policies and procedures of the department and organization.

MACHINES, TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems
Oxygen/ Suction Equipment

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

Provides precise continual surveillance and analysis of cardiac rhythms on electrocardiographic central monitoring station, documenting per established procedure; interprets ECG rhythms, recognizes significant ECG events.
Escalates significant or life-threatening changes immediately, utilizing appropriate ECG algorithm, to a Registered Nurse, as appropriate; communicates information in a clear, concise and accurate manner to the responsible individual within established timeframe.
Obtains rhythm strips per hospital cardiac telemetry procedure; measures, analyzes and documents findings.
Operates, cleans and troubleshoots all functions of the telemetry monitoring system; accounts for all monitors at the end of each assigned shift.
Admits, transfers, and discharges patient and enters all required information in telemetry monitoring system.
Demonstrates teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance.
Maintains equipment and supplies.
Communicates effectively, reporting appropriate information to nursing staff.
Maintains patient charts and all other administrative duties as assigned.
Demonstrates adaptability, problem solving and professional behavior at all times.
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement programs.
Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: One year of experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification: none required; current C.N.A certification, EMT-B or EMT-I preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent: sitting & reaching.

Occasional: standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, & kneeling.

Visual and hearing acuity required. Work is mostly inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature. Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Wellness Resources

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About the Company

Huntsville Memorial Hospital

Nonprofit community hospital in Huntsville, Texas

Huntsville Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit acute care community hospital serving Walker County and surrounding communities in Texas. Its Heart and Vascular Center treats patients in the early stages of a heart attack, and the hospital holds Primary Stroke Center designation. Hospital and outpatient services cover emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation and women's health, while its medical clinic is a teaching site for Sam Houston State University's family medicine residency. Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Huntsville, Texas, the hospital operates through Huntsville Community Hospital, a partnership of Community Hospital Corporation and Walker County Hospital District.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Huntsville, TX
Founded: 1927

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