Medical Surveillance Technician

Medical Surveillance Technician

Hospitals and clinics hire the best staff in all responsibilities and job roles. All job roles are as equally important as are doctors, surgeons and nurses. The main supporting staff in hospitals and clinics is those who work in the background in labs. They assist the doctors in any support required right from giving accurate reports to ensuring that the patient’s samples are securely kept. Even during surgery and after surgery, there is always a technician helping out doctors and their assistants with constant monitoring of the heart rate of the patient. A monitor surveillance technician is the right person for this job. This technician records each and every cardiac activity through electric sensors.

Salary: $26,000 - $38,500

Education:

 

Employers may prefer to hire technicians who have received specialized training in a college program. Licensure is often required, and voluntary certification is available. The following table contains essential requirements needed to become a surveillance technician:

Common Requirements

Degree Level   Postsecondary education*

Degree Field   Electronics*

Licensure/Certification           Licensure from the Federal Communications Commission is typically required**

Key Skills         Color vision; communication and troubleshooting skills*

Computer Skills           Knowledge of processors, computer hardware and software, computer applications, chips and computer programs**

Technical Skills

 

 

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