Monitor surveillance technician

Duties and responsibilities: Gather and report heart pattern information on patients.

Operate monitoring computers that simultaneously display multiple [patient results. Identify heart pattern changes and  abnormalities.

Clean and maintain equipment, battery packs, and wiring systems.

Salary: $26,000- $41,000

Education:

Students wanting to become Monitor Surveillance Technicians should take math, science, and computer technology courses in high school.

Upon graduation from high school they may enroll in training programs at vocational schools, community colleges, or hospitals.  Program length varies from three months to two years.