Monitor
Surveillance Technician
Duties
and responsibilities:
Cardiac Monitor Technicians are
responsible for watching patients' heart rates and reporting important changes
to the nursing staff; they often use equipment that tracks several patients
simultaneously. They also help clean and maintain equipment and ensure
batteries are charged and installed properly. Cardiac Monitor Techs may also
perform electrocardiographs (EKGs), which read electrical impulses sent by the
heart. Surveillance techs will typically work eight-hour shifts in hospital
settings, and may be required to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
Salary:
$31,049 medium salary
Education:
A Cardiac Monitor Technician needs a
high school diploma, plus a postsecondary certificate or on-the-job training.
There are a variety of program lengths offered through vocational schools,
junior colleges, and hospitals across the country. There are different
requirements depending on the employer, so it is wise for those looking for a
cardiac monitoring career to speak with healthcare administrators in several of
their top choices for employment to determine education needs.
Reflection:
I think I might
want to be thins because its almost like being a nurse. It sounds interesting
and fun.