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title: Monitoring Technician at MedStar Health
description: MedStar Health is hiring for the Monitoring Technician role in Washington, DC.
  Pays $21.26–$32.24 per hour. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | [MedStar Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medstar-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) |
| **Location** | Washington, DC |
| **Salary** | $21.26/hr - $32.24/hr |
| **Type** | Part Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 22, 2026 |
## Description

**About the Job**  

 **General Summary of Position**  
Monitors patient electrocardiographic and other basic physiologic/hemodynamic parameters in the Department of Cardiology and/or nursing units. Reports documents heart rhythm changes and performs related maintenance and patient assistance activities.

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**

- Observes patient electrocardiographic and other basic/hemodynamic parameters.
- Sets-up telemetry units for new admissions from the Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Operating Room etc. Registers pertinent information in the computer.
- Reports unusual baseline readings and/or patient heart rhythm variations to appropriate medical/nursing staff members.
- Documents monitoring information/variations for each assigned patient and shift observed. Completes written summary shift report and distributes as appropriate.
- Places and removes monitor on patient and sets appropriate alarm parameters in the computer.
- Assists with the patient billing process by providing appropriate documentation and admits/discharges patient in the computer system as appropriate.
- Performs 12 lead EKG's on admission of patient and/or STAT.
- Maintains monitoring equipment such as changing batteries cleaning electrodes etc. Interacts with Biomedical Department related to system/equipment problems.
- Monitors supply inventory levels and replaces supplies e.g. EKG paper cables alcohol prep etc.
- Reviews stored information and clears/updates patient historical information as appropriate.
- Ensures that work environment is clean and organized at all times.
 **Minimal Qualifications**  
**Education**

- High School Diploma or GED required
- May require up to 1 year of technical or other specialized training such as in anatomy physiology and electrocardiographic interpretation.
**Experience**

- 6 to 12 months experience required
**Licenses and Certifications**

- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
- Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
**Knowledge Skills and Abilities**

- Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar and arithmetic including fractions and decimals.
- May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e. typewriter personal computer data terminal on-line printer calculator telephone facsimile copier sterilizing equipment blood pressure cuff or tables); the preparation comparison or checking of reports records and related data; and basic use of formulas charts tables drawings and knowledge of their application.
- knowledge of arrhythmias is required and computer skills are preferred.

**This position has a hiring range of**  

USD $21.26 - USD $32.24 /Hr.
## Skills

- Batteries
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Cleaning
- Admissions Coordination
- Personal Computers
- Medical Billing
- Algorithms
- Patient Assistance
- Blood Pressure
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
- Arithmetic
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Resuscitation
- Basic Life Support
- 12-Lead EKG Interpretation
- Medical Furniture
- Electrocardiogram (Ekg)
- Operating Room (Or)
- Maintenance
- Telemetry
- Emergency Room Nursing
- Intensive Care Unit (Icu) Nursing
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Nrp) Certification
- Patient Discharge
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

## How to Apply

[Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/monitoring-technician-at-medstar-health-01a0ca52-6ba2-781c-87e8-76176a6e5df1?utm_source=ai_markdown)

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