Monitor Technician - $20-25 per hour

October 5, 2026

OU Health is seeking a Monitor Technician for a job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Monitor Technician
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Staff

*** Pay is based on years of applicable experience and acuity level of position

Position Title:

Monitor Technician - Cardiovascular Unit - Nights

Department:

Telemetry

Job Description:

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Location: OU Medical Center - Oklahoma City, OK

Shift Available: (36 Hours/Weekly) 7P-7A (Rotating Weekends)

This is a 12-bed unit, that is housed in the penthouse/8th floor of the North Tower of the adult OU Health facility near downtown, Oklahoma City. We are a part of the Cardiovascular institute of OU Health, and are recognized by our royal blue color scrubs on campus. We share the 8th floor with our sister CVICU, allowing for quick and lateral unit transfers. The stepdown unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 to 3.

General Description:

Under general supervision, will monitor telemetry set up on patients.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

Responsible for monitoring the patient once nursing staff have attached patient to the telemetry unit
Check for accurate date/time printout on rhythm strips
Provide daily printings of each patient’s rhythm strip
Maintain appropriate alarm settings for each patient
Assist in troubleshooting monitor equipment
Alert staff when a patient is in crisis
Admit new patients and code telemetry charges into computer system
Perform ECG’s as needed
Maintain supplies for monitor area

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: None

Experience: One (1) year experience performing work related to patient care in a healthcare setting, six (6) months of which must have included experience as a monitor technician OR successful completion of the OU Medical Center training program OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: CPR for Healthcare Providers upon hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic arrhythmia interpretations and performing ECG tracings is helpful. Good computer skills. Good interpersonal skills that allow for developing effective working relationships with staff.

OU Medicine has a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, but our offerings go beyond traditional packages. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs and goals both inside and outside of the work environment, brings additional rewards that create peace of mind for you and your family.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

OU Health Job ID #R0055105. Posted job title: Monitor Technician - Cardiovascular Unit - Nights

About OU Health

OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.

Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

Benefits

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Sick pay
Continuing Education
401k retirement plan
Wellness and fitness programs
Employee assistance programs
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