Monitor surveillance technician

Duties and responsibilities

 The Duties of a monitor surveillance technician observe the electrical activity of heart beats which displays on series of monitors in cardiac care units of hospitals.

·       They gather and report heart pattern information on patients.

·       Operate monitoring computers that simultaneously display multiple patient results.

Average salary:

$26,000 - $41,000

Educational requirements

Students wanting to become monitor surveillance technicians should take math, science, and computer technology courses in high school.