Telemetry / IMU Monitor Technician

Telemetry / IMU Monitor Technician

East Houston Medical Center
Houston, Texas

East Houston Medical Center is seeking a vigilant, clinically
astute, and service-driven Telemetry / IMU Monitor Technician to
join our acute care team. This position plays a vital role in safeguarding
patient outcomes through continuous cardiac rhythm observation, prompt
recognition of clinical changes, and timely communication with the nursing and
provider teams in the Telemetry and Intermediate Medical Unit environment.

Position Summary

The Telemetry / IMU Monitor Technician is responsible for the
continuous observation, interpretation, and documentation of cardiac monitoring
data for patients requiring telemetry surveillance in an acute care hospital
setting. This role supports patient safety by identifying normal and
abnormal cardiac rhythms, escalating urgent findings without delay, and
maintaining monitoring accuracy in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Continuously
  observe telemetry monitors and maintain awareness of assigned patient
  cardiac rhythms and monitored activity.
  
• Recognize,
  interpret, and promptly communicate rhythm changes, dysrhythmias, and
  other clinically significant findings to the appropriate licensed nurse or
  provider.
  
• Obtain,
  print, label, and maintain rhythm strips at required intervals and during
  notable cardiac events in accordance with unit and hospital standards.
  
• Verify
  proper function of telemetry equipment, leads, cables, and alarm settings,
  and report equipment concerns immediately for resolution.
  
• Maintain
  accurate, timely, and legible documentation related to telemetry
  monitoring responsibilities.
  
• Support
  unit workflow through professional communication, coordination with
  clinical staff, and completion of related clerical or monitoring support
  duties as assigned.
  

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate brings a disciplined eye for detail,
sound judgment, and the ability to remain composed in a high-acuity setting
where early detection matters. Success in this role requires technical
competence, sustained concentration, excellent communication, and a strong
commitment to patient-centered care.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High
  school diploma or GED required.
  
• Successful
  completion of a telemetry, monitor technician, EKG, or dysrhythmia
  interpretation course preferred.
  
• Previous
  hospital-based telemetry, monitor technician, unit clerk, or related acute
  care experience preferred.
  
• Working
  knowledge of basic cardiac rhythm interpretation and medical terminology
  preferred.
  
• Basic
  computer proficiency and the ability to document and communicate with
  accuracy and professionalism required.
  

Work Environment

This position supports a 24-hour hospital operation and may
require day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday availability based on
departmental needs. The role demands continuous visual attention, strong
situational awareness, and consistent collaboration with nursing and
interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Why East Houston Medical Center

East Houston Medical Center serves the East Houston community
as an acute care hospital environment focused on responsive care, safety, and
operational excellence. This opportunity is well-suited for a monitoring
professional who values precision, urgency, teamwork, and meaningful
contribution to the patient care continuum.

Equal Opportunity Statement

East Houston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and is committed to fostering a workplace that values professionalism,
inclusion, respect, and compliance with applicable employment laws.​ Qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected
under federal, state, or local law.​