Monitor Surveillance Technician

Duties and responsibilities:

         

            Monitor surveillance technicians observe the electrical activity of heartbeats which is graphically displayed on a series of monitors in cardiac care in most units in a hospital. They:

• ·         Operate monitoring computers that simultaneously display multiple patient results.
• ·         Identify heart pattern changes and abnormalities
• ·         Clean and maintain equipment, battery packs, and wiring systems.

Average Salary:  $26,000 - $41,000

Educational Requirements:

            They should take courses in Math, Science, and computer technology courses in high school. They should also have training in programs in which they can take at colleges, or hospitals.