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How much do telemetry monitor tech jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for telemetry monitor tech in Lawrence, KS is $21.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $23.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a telemetry monitor tech?

A Telemetry Monitor Tech is a healthcare professional who monitors patients' heart rhythms using specialized equipment. They work in hospitals or medical facilities, observing telemetry screens to detect any abnormal cardiac activity. If they notice irregular heart rhythms or potential issues, they alert nurses or physicians for further evaluation. Their role is critical in ensuring timely medical intervention for patients with heart conditions. Telemetry Monitor Techs must have knowledge of ECG/EKG interpretation and strong attention to detail.

Is becoming a telemetry monitor tech hard?

Becoming a telemetry monitor tech requires understanding medical equipment, monitoring patient data, and often completing relevant training or certification. The job typically involves attention to detail, quick decision-making, and working in a healthcare environment, but it is generally accessible with proper training and skills in medical technology. The difficulty varies based on individual background and experience with healthcare systems.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a telemetry monitor tech?

Telemetry Monitor Techs are primarily responsible for continuously observing cardiac monitors, identifying abnormal heart rhythms, and promptly notifying nursing staff of any changes. Their day often includes documenting telemetry readings, performing equipment checks to ensure accuracy, and collaborating with nurses and physicians to support patient care. While most of their work is performed in a central monitoring area, they are a key part of the larger healthcare team, requiring vigilance and efficient communication. The role may involve rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, given the 24/7 nature of patient monitoring. Being proactive and detail-oriented is essential to delivering high-quality care in this vital position.

What does a telemetry monitor technician do?

A telemetry monitor technician is responsible for observing and interpreting data from patient monitoring systems that track vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels. They continuously monitor patients' electronic health data, alert healthcare staff to any abnormalities, and ensure the proper functioning of monitoring equipment, often working in hospital settings with specialized tools and protocols.

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

To thrive as a Telemetry Monitor Tech, you need a solid understanding of cardiac rhythms, basic medical terminology, and ECG recognition, generally supported by a high school diploma and relevant training or certification such as Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT). Familiarity with telemetry monitoring systems and hospital information technology is essential for accurate patient monitoring. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are vital soft skills in this role. These qualities are crucial for promptly identifying and reporting patient changes to ensure timely and effective medical intervention.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Perm Staff Jobs

Lenexa, KS โ€ข On-site

$1.9K - $2.5K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

Perm Staff Jobs is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Lenexa, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff
Registered Nurse RN Cardiac Care

Introduction

 Research Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for Registered Nurse RN Cardiac Care position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

Benefits

Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at Research Medical Center!

Job Summary and Qualifications

About this unit:

Cardiac Telemetry nurses assess acute changes in patients. They monitor and analyze the heart rhythm of patients, interpret ECGs, note arrhythmias, and intervene in emergency situations. They have high-level critical thinking skills, vast clinical knowledge, and are able to stay calm under pressure. Our Cardiac Telemetry unit is unique in that our nurses take care of patients recovering from open heart surgeries, heart catheterization with stent placement, ablations, pace maker/AICD placement, cardiovascular surgeries and we are a comprehensive stoke/stemi facility.

 Who are we

  • Two separate 29-bed units, specializing in the care of cardiac patients

Types of patients we care for

  • Acute and chronic heart failure
  • Electrophysiology (pacemaker, ablation)
  • Structural heart (mitral clip, TAVR, TMVR, watchmen, valve angioplasty)
  • Post operative day one open heart surgery patients
  • Post cardiac catheterization

What makes us special

  • Research Medical Center is one of the few hospitals that care for patients receiving the TAVR procedure outside of the ICU
  • Close collaboration with cardiology providers including physician-led education regarding care of cardiac patients to ensure we are providing the best evidenced-based care
  • High-level nursing care for a variety of patients requiring critical care outside of the ICU

What does growth look like

Working in the cardiac progressive care units is a great way to build your critical thinking and skills. Nurses from our departments grow into areas such as ICU, cardiac cath lab, EP lab, or leadership. The leaders of these departments work with you to ensure that they understand your goals and provide you with opportunities to learn more about positions you may be interested. We work collaboratively with other departments in the facility to ease any transition you are interested in making. Typically nurses are able to successfully progress to other positions or departments in 18 to 24 months. No matter what your goal is, your leader will take an active approach to help you achieve it.

 What sets Research Medical Center apart

  • We provide care to patients from a 150-mile region surrounding Kansas City.
  • 0% TAVR mortality for 2022, recently completed (6/27/23) our 700th TAVR since the programs initiation.
  • 2022 and 2023 Americaโ€™s Best 250 Hospitals, this puts us in the top 5%!
  • 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award (4th year in a row!)
  • Level 1 Trauma Center, Grossman Burn Center, and Transplant Institute
  • 2022 Get with the Guidelines Heart Failureโ€“ Gold Plus
  • Comprehensive Stroke Center, 2022 Get with the Guidelines Strokeโ€“ Gold Plus

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worldโ€™s Most Ethical Companiesยฎ by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse RN Cardiac Care opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.