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Stillwater Medical

Cardiac Monitor Technician

Stillwater, OK · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

Cardiac Monitor Technician - Medical/Surgical Unit Position Summary Stillwater Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented and highly attentive Cardiac Monitor Technician to join our Medical/Surgical ...

HCA HealthONE Swedish

Cardiac Monitor Technician

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$17.75 - $22.75/hr

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Northside Hospital Inc.

Cardiac Monitor Technician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$18.75 - $24/hr

Responsibilities The Monitor Technician is responsible for the ongoing surveillance of patient cardiac monitors/remote telemetry and provides RNs and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any ...

Northside Hospital Inc.

Cardiac Monitor Technician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$18.75 - $24/hr

Responsibilities The Monitor Technician is responsible for the ongoing surveillance of patient cardiac monitors/remote telemetry and provides RNs and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any ...

Mission Hospital

Cardiac Monitor Technician

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$17.75 - $22.75/hr

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How much do independent contractor cardiac monitor technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for independent contractor cardiac monitor technician in the United States is $22.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an independent contractor cardiac monitor technician?

An Independent Contractor Cardiac Monitor Technician is a healthcare professional who remotely analyzes heart monitor data, typically from Holter monitors or telemetry systems, to identify irregularities in a patient's heart activity. As an independent contractor, they are not employed by a single organization but instead work on a contract basis for hospitals, clinics, or monitoring service providers. Their responsibilities include reviewing ECG data, documenting findings, and alerting medical staff to critical events. This role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency in interpreting heart rhythms, and flexibility in work hours.

What does an independent contractor cardiac monitor technician do?

A typical workday for an Independent Contractor Cardiac Monitor Technician involves remotely reviewing and interpreting cardiac data from telemetry devices or Holter monitors, identifying arrhythmias or abnormalities, and promptly communicating critical findings to physicians or healthcare staff. You can expect to manage multiple patient records simultaneously, ensure accurate documentation, and sometimes respond to urgent alerts or participate in teleconferences with clinical teams. Since this role is contract-based and often remote, you may have flexibility in scheduling but will be expected to meet turnaround times and quality standards. Collaboration with healthcare professionals is essential for providing timely patient care, and you’ll need to be comfortable working independently in a home-office environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an independent contractor cardiac monitor technician?

Succeeding as an Independent Contractor Cardiac Monitor Technician requires strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms, ECG interpretation, and a background in healthcare or medical technology, often supported by relevant credentials such as CCT or CRAT certification. Technicians typically utilize cardiac monitoring software systems, telemetry equipment, and electronic health records (EHR) to track patient data accurately. Excellent attention to detail, time management, and effective communication skills help individuals excel when working remotely and interfacing with healthcare teams. These abilities ensure accurate monitoring, prompt reporting of irregularities, and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced remote environment.

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Infographic showing various Independent Contractor Cardiac Monitor Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 46% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 7% Temporary, and 40% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,233 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Cardiac Monitor Technician

Stillwater Medical Center

Stillwater, OK • On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

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Stillwater Medical Center rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

430th of 1,060 rated hospitals

Job description

Cardiac Monitor Technician – Medical/Surgical Unit

Stillwater Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented and highly attentive Cardiac Monitor Technician to join our Medical/Surgical team. This role is essential in supporting patient safety through continuous cardiac monitoring, early identification of clinical changes, and timely communication with nursing staff.

The Cardiac Monitor Technician plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality patient care by maintaining vigilance, accuracy, and collaboration in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide continuous surveillance of cardiac telemetry and/or video monitoring systems
  • Promptly recognize and report rhythm changes or patient condition concerns to the Charge Nurse or RN
  • Initiate and discontinue telemetry monitoring per physician orders
  • Prepare, manage, and ensure proper application of telemetry equipment
  • Accurately document cardiac rhythms, dysrhythmia strips, and patient monitoring data in the EMR
  • Maintain telemetry logs, records, and monitoring documentation
  • Ensure monitoring equipment functionality; collaborate with Biomed and IT as needed
  • Support patient safety through timely communication and escalation of concerns
  • Assist in training and precepting new staff as needed
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
Work Environment & Team Structure
  • Reports directly to the Charge Nurse and Clinical Manager/Director
  • Functions within a collaborative, team-based care model
  • Participates in unit-based self-scheduling and on-call rotations as needed
  • Completes all required competencies and ongoing education
Why SMC?
  • Patient safety through vigilance and accountability
  • Team collaboration and respectful communication
  • Continuous learning and professional development
  • Excellence in clinical monitoring and rapid response
  • Supportive leadership and team-centered culture
  • Opportunities for growth and skill development
  • Meaningful role in improving patient outcomes
  • Commitment to high-quality, community-focused care
Additional Details:
  • As needed varied position. Shifts will vary, could be 12 hours at a time, and will include some weekends.
  • 6 months monitor tech experience is required since this is a PRN position.
  • Ability to cross train to fill unit secretary shifts as needed

If you're someone who thrives on attention to detail, critical thinking, and being a key part of patient safety, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum age of 18-years/high-school graduate.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to function in stressful situations.
  • Preferably prior experience in cardiac monitoring of at least one year.
  • Basic computer literacy.
Physical Requirements:
  • Work is sedentary in nature, with some standing and walking.
  • Demonstrates adequate vision, or correctable with glasses, to read and write.
  • Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to talk to converse with others in person and over the phone.
  • Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess and monitor patients.
  • Able to frequently lift at least 60 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel.
  • Able to work in latex burdened environment.

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