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Albany Medical Center

Cardiac Monitor Technician

Albany, NY · On-site

$19.25 - $24.75/hr

He/she will be responsible for presenting at least one educational offering to the Cardiac Monitoring/EKG staff every year. To attain Monitor Technician III, one must have a minimum of one year as a ...

Albanymed

Cardiac Monitor Technician

Albany, NY · On-site

$40K - $52K/yr

... Cardiac Monitoring/EKG staff ever year. (*Note The educational offering is to be approved in advance by the Monitor Technician III's Supervisor. This requirement may be waived in lieu of other ...

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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 ...

DCH Health System

Cardiac Monitor Technician

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

Cardiac Monitor Technician The Cardiac Monitor Technician is responsible for constant observation of a group of cardiac monitors and for immediately alerting the appropriate nursing staff of changes ...

CentraState

Cardiac Monitor Technician

Freehold, NJ · On-site

$19.50 - $25/hr

Cardiac Monitor Technician CentraState Medical Center is currently seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to join its team. In this role, the technician provides skilled technical assistance to ...

Trinity Health

Cardiac Monitor Technician

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$19 - $24.50/hr

The Telemetry Monitor Technician (TMT) will monitor, recognize and report cardiac arrhythmias to the RN caring for the patient. The TMT will also observe a group of patients remotely using continuous ...

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How much do intern cardiac monitor technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for intern cardiac monitor technician in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an intern cardiac monitor technician?

Intern Cardiac Monitor Technicians are entry-level healthcare professionals who assist in monitoring patients’ heart rhythms using specialized equipment, typically under the supervision of experienced technicians or nurses. Their primary role is to observe cardiac monitors, recognize abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), and promptly report any concerns to medical staff. As interns, they are often in training and gaining hands-on experience in hospital settings, helping to ensure patient safety and learning the fundamentals of cardiac monitoring.

What does an intern cardiac monitor technician do?

As an Intern Cardiac Monitor Technician, you will primarily be responsible for observing cardiac rhythms on monitors, recognizing and reporting arrhythmias, and ensuring patient safety through accurate documentation. You will work closely with experienced technicians, nurses, and physicians, learning to interpret EKGs and respond to abnormal heart patterns. Interns often participate in hands-on training, shadowing, and team meetings, which help develop both technical and communication skills essential for the role.

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

To thrive as an Intern Cardiac Monitor Technician, you need a foundational understanding of cardiac rhythms, basic medical terminology, and typically a high school diploma or enrollment in a healthcare program. Familiarity with electrocardiogram (EKG) machines, central monitoring systems, and completion of a cardiac monitoring certification course are often required. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies are essential for accurately detecting cardiac abnormalities and ensuring timely interventions that can be lifesaving for patients.

What is the difference between Intern Cardiac Monitor Technician vs Cardiac Monitor Technician?

AspectIntern Cardiac Monitor TechnicianCardiac Monitor Technician
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed relevant certifications or trainingCertified or licensed in cardiac monitoring, with more experience
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, training settingsHospitals, outpatient facilities, specialized clinics
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with monitoring, learning procedures, supporting senior staffMonitoring patient heart activity, analyzing data, reporting abnormalities

The main difference is that an Intern Cardiac Monitor Technician is in training or early in their career, focusing on learning and assisting, while a Cardiac Monitor Technician is a more experienced professional responsible for active patient monitoring and data analysis.

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Infographic showing various Intern Cardiac Monitor Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,436 per year, or $17 per hour.

Cardiac Monitor Technician

Albany Medical Center

Albany, NY • On-site

$19.25 - $24.75/hr

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Albany Medical Center rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 99 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

136th of 1,062 rated hospitals

Job description

Monitor Technician III

The Monitor Technician III has the responsibilities of recording routine, emergent, and specialty electrocardiograms (EKGs) of customers ranging in age from newborn to geriatric and determining the quality of said tracings; downloading EKGs from cart to MUSE EKG Computer System; delivering cardiac rhythm strips from the telemetry station to the various nursing units and posting these strips in specified unit locations; performing miscellaneous duties related to cardiac monitoring, including but not limited to troubleshooting telemetry transmitter packs (i.e., replacing worn electrodes, changing batteries, changing wires, retrieval of misplaced telemetry transmitters and cardiac pacers, etc.); and observing cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry readings displayed on the monitor, interpreting these rhythms, in a timely manner, communicating changes in observed rhythms to nursing units in an emergent or non-emergent manner. The Monitor Technician III, by virtue of his/her experience and expertise, will function as a preceptor for newly hired staff as well as a resource for current Monitor Technicians (Level I and II), nursing, physicians, students of various disciplines, and other healthcare providers. He/she will be responsible for presenting at least one educational offering to the Cardiac Monitoring/EKG staff every year.

To attain Monitor Technician III, one must have a minimum of one year as a full time Monitor Technician II at AMC, have successfully completed the AMC Preceptor Program, and have successfully completed a program on Advanced Interpretation of Cardiac Rhythms (i.e., the Capital District Consortium Program or similar); not on corrective action.

  • Must be able to speak, read, and write English. Ability to read documents such as requisitions.
  • Ability to document on established forms. Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively to clients and others in English, including children.
  • Ability to add whole numbers and decimals; able to compute heart rate.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to prioritize (i.e., emergent vs. non-emergent requests and situations). Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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