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Cardiac Monitor Technician - Acute Care - Nights

VCU Health logoVCU Health$17.25–$24.12/hrSouth Hill, VAFull timePosted 1d agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting states $17.25–$24.12 an hour. Open monitor technician jobs in Virginia post a median of $21.34 an hour, the middle half $20.10–$24.12, across 16 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Monitor technicians employed in Virginia earn a median of $36.96 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Three 12 hours shifts 7p - 7:30a and rotating weekends

The Cardiac Monitor Tech job provides continuous observation, interpretation, documentation and communication of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient cardiac rhythms. This role prepares and maintains telemetry records and maintains a functioning telemetry system.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent preferred

Experience REQUIRED:

One (1) year Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant experience or a combination of science/healthcare education and/or patient-care related work experience that included arrhythmia interpretation.

Experience PREFERRED:

Academic health care Experience Preferred

Education/training REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Education/training PREFERRED:

Completion of Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program

Independent action(s) required:

Functions under direction of RN in interpreting, documenting and reporting cardiac rhythms, maintaining and problem solving monitoring system; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.

Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor for time/schedule changes, legal issues, directed care which deviates from standard, and identification of educational resources to meet developmental needs.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:

Cardiac Monitor Technicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.

Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or as is in the best interest of the work unit.

Age Specific groups served:

As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Activities: Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Range: $17.25 - $24.12

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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From VCU Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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VCU Health is Virginia Commonwealth University's academic health system, including the 820 (source: VCU College of Health Professions, VCU Health)-bed VCU Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Richmond plus community hospitals in South Hill and Tappahannock, Virginia. Source: VCU College of Health Professions, VCU Health

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