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Monitor Tech PRN

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Job Summary and Qualifications

The Telemetry Technician delivers high quality, patient-centered care by maintaining close observation of patient electrocardiograph monitor output. The Telemetry Technician observes, interprets, and records cardiac telemetry tracings at a central monitoring station and alerts the designated nurse and/or care team member of changes in patient condition. The Telemetry Technician possesses knowledge of dysrhythmia interpretation and utilizes effective communication with unit personnel and interdisciplinary team members.

Performs continuous observation of cardiac telemetry monitors according to hospital policies and procedures. Interprets, documents, and reports data from telemetry monitor systems.

Utilizes proper leads for arrhythmia detections unless otherwise indicated. Assists in optimal lead placement when interference is noted.

Ensures appropriate heart rate and arrhythmia alarm limits; adjusts limits after validating parameters with responsible nurse and provider order.

Prepares, runs, documents, and analyzes rhythm strips on all patients according to unit standards.

Notifies primary caregiver of any changes in patient rhythm, rate, pulse oximetry, signal interference or loss, lead connection issues, and need for assessment of patient, as outlined by facility policy.

Initiates appropriate codes through emergency response channels immediately when life-threatening dysrthymias occur.

Answers telephone promptly with proper identification and relays all information appropriately, accurately, and professionally.

Performs duties with full understanding of related age-specific factors.

Maintains an hourly log of each patient’s cardiac rate and rhythm.

Maintains unit logs and other documentation systems as directed.

Prepares shift report for telemetry technician shift handoff following department procedure, including baseline rhythm and any changes.

Maintains telemetry equipment, including setup for patients, cleaning/disinfecting units after use, clearing and/or merging memory, coordinating equipment maintenance, and unit tracking and inventory.

Maintains supply inventory for monitoring area.

Acts as a resource for staff with remote telemetry patients.

Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

What qualifications you will need:

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Florida Capital Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Capital Hospital is your one-stop solution for all your healthcare needs. We are an accredited healthcare facility with over 1,400 skilled employees and 500+ experienced providers. Our 288-bed, acute-care hospital provides 24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Chest Pain Center w/PCI-Resuscitation, Family Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Imaging Services, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedic/Spine Center, Physical Therapy Services, Rehabilitation Center, Stroke Center, Surgical Services, Surgical Weight Loss Center, Network-of-Care Affiliated Physician Practices, and much more. Trust us to give you compassionate care and exceptional service.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Monitor Tech PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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