Cardiac Monitor Technician
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Monitor Tech (Cardiac Monitor Tech)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: Days, 3 shifts of 12 hours (07:00 - 19:30), every other weekend required
Start Date: ASAP, with options for 03/16/26 or 03/30/26

Job Description

• Certified Cardiac Monitor Tech for day shifts (36 hours every other week)
• Will accept first-time travelers
• Candidates with RN license and strong cardiac monitoring/dysrhythmia interpretation experience are also considered
• Floating required to all specialties where cardiac monitoring is in place within the facility and to sister facility as needed
• No pre-scheduled on-call shifts required
• Holidays required as they fall, as scheduled

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Monitor Technician experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government Issued Photo ID required
• I9 or Attestation required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and Maryland State Exclusions List
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• Negative drug screen (9-panel or 10-panel + Fentanyl depending on facility) within 30 days prior to start
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • TDAP (if working with children)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption for 2025-26 season
• COVID vaccine not required for this location, but documentation or declination collected for tracking
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (not required for some specialties)
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Previous 5 years of employment history verification or attestation

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Age Specific Competency Exam (required for all, including CNAs)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for RN specialties and Cath Lab Techs)

Facility Specific Information

• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs; pink scrubs for trauma; pediatric department allows child-friendly tops with navy blue pants
• Photo for badge: Passport-style photo with solid white/beige background required
• Dress code and confidentiality agreement must be reviewed and signed prior to start

This position offers a structured day shift schedule with floating responsibilities and requires strong cardiac monitoring skills. It is suitable for candidates with at least 1 year of experience in cardiac monitoring and appropriate certifications. First-time travel healthcare workers are welcome to apply.