Cardiac Monitor Technician
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Monitor Tech (Cardiac Monitor Tech - Nights)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift:

• Primarily 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) every other week
• Manager may consider 8-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM; 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Holidays and every other weekend required as scheduled
• Floating required to all specialties with cardiac monitoring and to sister facility as needed
• No pre-scheduled on-call shifts

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Monitor Technician within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• CCI certification required
• Strong experience in dysrhythmia interpretation

Job Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Work night shifts primarily, with flexibility for other shift times
• Float to other specialties and sister facilities as needed
• Work holidays and every other weekend as scheduled

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel depending on facility) within 30 days prior to start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP (if working with children)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination proof)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination proof)
  • Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• TB testing: Negative QGOLD or TSPOT within 1 year or 2-step PPD testing as per protocol, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (not required for some specialties)
• Facility-specific documents including dress code, confidentiality agreement, badge photo, and job description acknowledgment
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of work history

Additional Notes

• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs (pink for trauma), with specific guidelines for pediatric and other departments
• Candidates must sign confidentiality and job description documents prior to start
• Epic training test-out available for eligible candidates
• Floating and flexibility in shifts required

This position offers an opportunity for cardiac monitor technicians, including RNs with cardiac monitoring skills, to work in a dynamic hospital environment with a defined contract length and structured shift schedule.