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Ropes & Gray

Practice Technology Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

Help monitor technology adoption rates and system usage, creating reports to identify opportunities for increased engagement * Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, processes, and ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Lead Technician

New Brunswick, NJ

$21.12 - $30.10/hr

The Lead Tech provides continuous monitoring of adult and pediatric cardiac rhythms of patients with telemetry orders. In addition to the duties of the Monitor Technician, reading and interpreting ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Lead Technician

New Brunswick, NJ

$21.12 - $30.10/hr

The Lead Tech provides continuous monitoring of adult and pediatric cardiac rhythms of patients with telemetry orders. In addition to the duties of the Monitor Technician, reading and interpreting ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Lead Technician

New Brunswick, NJ · On-site

$21.12 - $30.10/hr

The Lead Tech provides continuous monitoring of adult and pediatric cardiac rhythms of patients with telemetry orders. In addition to the duties of the Monitor Technician, reading and interpreting ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Lead Technician

New Brunswick, NJ · On-site

$21.12 - $30.10/hr

The Lead Tech provides continuous monitoring of adult and pediatric cardiac rhythms of patients with telemetry orders. In addition to the duties of the Monitor Technician, reading and interpreting ...

First Student

Monitor/Aide

Morganville, NJ · On-site

$16/hr

... technology the transportation industry has to offer. In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring ...

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Monitor/Aide

Hillsborough, NJ · On-site

$16/hr

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How much do monitor tech jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for monitor tech in Edison, NJ is $21.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.93 and $25.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a monitor tech?

Monitor Techs, also known as Monitor Technicians or Telemetry Technicians, are healthcare professionals responsible for observing and interpreting patients’ cardiac rhythms using specialized monitoring equipment. They play a critical role in hospitals and cardiac care units by promptly detecting and reporting abnormal heart rhythms to nursing staff and physicians. Their vigilance helps ensure timely medical interventions, contributing to patient safety and care quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a monitor tech?

To thrive as a Monitor Tech, you need a solid understanding of cardiac rhythms, ECG interpretation, and patient monitoring, usually supported by a high school diploma and completion of a monitor technician or EKG certification course. Familiarity with telemetry systems, ECG machines, and hospital information systems is typically required. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are important soft skills for this role. These skills ensure accurate patient monitoring, timely reporting of cardiac events, and effective collaboration with healthcare teams in critical care settings.

What are some common challenges a monitor tech might face during a typical shift?

Monitor Techs often manage multiple patients' cardiac rhythms simultaneously, which requires strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize urgent alerts. One common challenge is distinguishing between true cardiac abnormalities and false alarms caused by patient movement or lead issues. Effective communication with nursing staff and swift response to critical changes are essential. Additionally, adapting to shift work and staying focused in a fast-paced environment can be demanding, but these skills are vital for providing timely patient care.

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

AspectMonitor TechCardiac Monitor Technician
CertificationsCPR, Basic Life Support (BLS)CPR, BLS, and sometimes advanced certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, emergency roomsHospitals, cardiac units, telemetry departments
Job ResponsibilitiesMonitoring patient vitals via monitors, alerting staffInterpreting cardiac rhythms, assisting in diagnosis

Monitor Techs primarily focus on monitoring patient vitals and alerting healthcare staff, while Cardiac Monitor Technicians often interpret cardiac rhythms and assist with diagnosis. Both roles require CPR and BLS certifications and are commonly found in hospital settings. The main difference lies in the scope of responsibilities, with Cardiac Monitor Technicians having more specialized skills in cardiac rhythm analysis.

Is it hard to be a monitor tech?

Being a monitor tech involves monitoring patient vital signs and equipment, which requires attention to detail, quick decision-making, and familiarity with medical devices. The role often involves shift work and can be physically and mentally demanding, but it generally does not require extensive formal education beyond certification or training programs.

What qualifications do you need to be a monitor tech?

To become a monitor tech, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with knowledge of medical monitoring equipment and healthcare procedures. Certification in basic life support (BLS) or patient monitoring may be preferred, and strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential for the role.

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Infographic showing various Monitor Tech job openings in Edison, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 85% In-person, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,516 per year, or $21.9 per hour.

Monitor Technician Full Time Morristown

Atlantic Health System

Morristown, NJ • On-site

$20.97 - $34.64/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 276 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

87th of 893 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Atlantic Health System is seeking a Full-time Monitor Technician to work 7PM-7AM
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
  1. Documents and interprets telemetry rhythm strips at intervals and with patient changes.
  2. Performs independent check of strips to include: time, PR interval measurement, QRS measurement, QT measurement, ectopy and baseline rhythm
  3. Assigns telemetry monitoring as ordered by physician
  4. Effectively communicates telemetry-related patient information to members of the health care team
  5. Continuously checks telemetry monitoring system to ensure proper working order.
  6. Demonstrates knowledge of escalating medical emergency and Code Blue process.
  7. May perform relevant duties as needed

Qualifications
Required:
  • HS Diploma
  • Completion of Basic Arrhythmia course
  • Able to pass telemetry pre-test

Preferred:
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Current Monitor Tech experience and/or recent clinical experience preferred

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About Us
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
  • Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
  • Atlantic Medical Group
  • Atlantic Visiting Nurse
  • Atlantic Mobile Health
  • Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
  • Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
  • Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
  • Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2026.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
  • Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
  • Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.
We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.
Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
  • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
  • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
About the Team
Atlantic Health System Heart Care provides the same high-quality cardiovascular care found at other nationally recognized medical centers, but in the comfort of community hospital settings. Home to the largest cardiac surgery program in New Jersey and ranked one of the 50 best hospitals in the nation for cardiology & heart surgery by US News & World Report, Morristown Medical Center's Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute serves as the hub of Atlantic Health System Heart Care. Patients from Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, and Overlook Medical Center are seamlessly connected to Morristown when advanced cardiovascular care is necessary thanks to an infrastructure that includes helipads and ambulance transport and an electronic health record system that allows physicians to share health records in real time. In addition, pediatric cardiology services are available at Goryeb Children's Hospital, located on the Morristown Medical Center campus.

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Atlantic Health System aims to deliver the highest quality, safety and care combined the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named for the 14th year in a row to Fortune's "Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For" list. We believe you will find that our culture of collaboration and care exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families and our employees.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Morristown, NJ, US

Year founded

1996

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