Cardiac Monitoring Tech - Central Monitoring Unit - (260003SX)
The Cardiac Monitor Technician monitors and identifies basic normal cardiac rhythms, dysrhythmias, and life threatening arrhythmias under general supervision and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines. The Cardiac Monitor Technician accurately documents and labels cardiac rhythms and promptly reports findings to appropriate clinical personnel in accordance with organizational standards. All duties are performed in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry for assigned patients. Accurately interpret cardiac rhythms and identify abnormal or life‑threatening patterns. Immediately notify nursing staff of rhythm changes or critical findings per established protocols. Document rhythm interpretations and monitoring activities in accordance with hospital policy. Maintain proper function and troubleshooting awareness of monitoring equipment. Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to support patient safety and timely intervention. Adhere to all patient confidentiality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned in support of clinical operations.
High school diploma or GED required. Certified EKG Technician (NHA, AMCA, or NPS) OR successful completion of EKG certification program or previous experience as a Monitor Technician in an acute care hospital and successful completion of a competency assessment required. Knowledge of cardiac monitoring principles and telemetry systems.Ability to recognize life‑threatening arrhythmias and initiate appropriate escalation procedures.Skill in operating cardiac monitoring equipment and related computer systems.Ability to document rhythm interpretations accurately and timely using standardized or electronic systems. Ability to follow clinical protocols, escalation pathways, and unit‑specific procedures consistently. Ability to communicate calmly and professionally with healthcare team members in urgent situations. Knowledge of patient safety principles related to cardiac monitoring and alarm management.
: Tampa
Eligible for Remote Work: On Site
: Nursing (LPNs, RNs)
: Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital
: Full-time
Scheduled Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
: Day Job
: On Site
Shift Hours: 0700-1930
: 15.91
: Sep 25, 2026, 6:16:58 PM
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
