St. Joseph College Station Hospital·College Station, Texas
The Monitor Tech is responsible for the continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms to detect and report changes. This includes monitoring EKG strips, identifying arrhythmias, and communicating critical findings to nursing staff.
Where You’ll Work St.
Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)).
St.
Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.
St.
Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region.
As an integrated healthcare system St.
Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians.
The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Monitor Tech, you will be responsible for continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms to detect and report changes.Every day you will meticulously monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, measure intervals, and promptly communicate critical findings to nursing staff and healthcare providers, ensuring accurate documentation.To be successful, you will demonstrate sharp observational skills, a thorough understanding of cardiac rhythms, and the ability to act quickly and precisely under pressure, crucial for patient safety and timely intervention.
Continuous observation of monitored EKG patterns and pulse oximetry as ordered.
Sets up, calibrates and Maintains settings and alarms on telemetry module.
Obtains rhythm strip at beginning of shift, on admission and whenever changes occur.
Labels strip with patient identification, time, lead monitored, PR interval, ST interval, QRS interval Trouble shoots telemetry equipment, Ensures monitors are functioning properly, ensure telemetry supplies are readily available.
Accounts for all telemetry transmitters, Verifies daily telemetry charges Identifies changes in rate, rhythm, or pattern, notifying RN of these changes.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations, runs a continuous EKG strip and notifies appropriate staff Assists in answering telephone, ensures transmitters are properly cleaned between patients.
Demonstrates a commitment to personal growth and development by completing annual mandatory in‐services and Code Validation within given time frame, attends unit‐based in‐services, attends monthly departmental meetings.
Demonstrates flexibility in responding to unit/service needs, i.e., floating to other areas Job Requirements Required Graduate from an accredited EKG Technician Program, upon hire and Completed Internship at Baylor St Luke’s Medical Center or One (1) year of experience as a Monitor Tech, EMT, or Paramedic Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited EKG Technician Program and have completed an internship or possess one year of experience as a Monitor Tech, EMT, or Paramedic. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required within 14 days of hire.
Market context
In Texas, Monitor Tech roles are typically in steady demand in hospitals and acute care settings because they support continuous cardiac rhythm surveillance. Competition often centers on candidates who can show accredited EKG training, relevant bedside or emergency experience, and quick readiness to meet BLS requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your EKG program, internship or experience, and BLS timeline before applying.
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