Also called: Telemetry Technician, Monitor Tech
Watches heart rhythm monitors for a whole hospital floor and sounds the alarm on dangerous rhythms.
Sits in front of a wall of screens showing dozens of patients' heartbeats, spots an irregular rhythm, and calls the nurse within seconds so the team can respond.
Estimate based on BLS cardiovascular technicians.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma plus a short EKG/telemetry course; CCT or CRAT certification.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Cardiovascular Technology.
Growing about average. Steady, though AI alarm systems may change staffing.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI rhythm detection and centralized remote telemetry are cutting the need for people watching screens; escalation work shrinks.
Age 18+. One way to start: Take a short EKG or telemetry course, then apply to hospital monitor tech jobs First: Short EKG/rhythm course; certification often within months
Classes: Biology, Anatomy & physiology, Health science CTE, Keyboarding.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-2031.
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