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Be the vital link in patient care
Monitor Technicians play a critical role in continuously observing heart activity and ensuring early detection of potential problems.
HIGH DEMAND
Essential role in every hospital
MAKE AN IMPACT
Support patients when they need it most
REWARDING CAREER
Start a stable career in healthcare
HIGH DEMAND
Essential role in every hospital
MAKE AN IMPACT
Support patients when they need it most
REWARDING CAREER
Start a stable career in healthcare
Monitor Technicians, also referred to as cardiac monitor technicians, work in hospitals and other medical care centers that provide treatment relating to heart health.
Most of their work involves using machines and other medical technology to observe the heart beats and electrocardiograms (EKG) of patients in intensive care units, or ICUs and to keep track of patients’ heart performance checking for any abnormalities, such as irregular heartbeats, arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest. Monitor technicians typically do not provide treatment of any kind, but they do have to interpret test results and must report them to a nurse or physician.
Monitor technicians typically work in hospitals and sit at computers outside of patients’ rooms to perform their job. Since a patients’ heart needs to always be watched, Monitor Technicians may work at any time in the day or night, depending on their assigned shift. Workers in this position report directly to a lead nurse. Monitor technicians usually work full-time shifts from 8 to 10 hours and can work daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.
A Monitor Technicians specific job functionality may differ depending on their experience and the hospital where they work, they typically perform the same core tasks throughout their shifts.
Observe and Interpret Heart Monitors
The bulk of a monitor tech’s work day is observing and interpreting the heart monitors of patients in the ICU.
Perform EKGs
Perform electrocardiograms and ensure accurate recording of patient data.
REPORT CHANGES
Communicate critical changes to nurses or physicians promptly.
UPDATE PATIENT RECORDS
Document patient information and monitor findings accurately.
MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
Ensure all monitoring equipment is functioning properly and report any issues.
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According to BLS data, job opportunities for cardiovascular technologists and technicians across specialties is expected to grow 22% by 2034, with a 2026 median salary of $85,000, based on skills and experience. This is a faster growth than the average for all occupations.
$35
Median Hourly Wage
22%
Industry Growth Rate
$85K
Median annual salary
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