Cardiac Monitor Technician PRN – EKG & Alarms

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Education support

Job summary

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka, FL is seeking a Monitor Technician PRN to support the nursing team. Under general supervision, you will monitor and interpret EKG rhythms, document changes, and communicate with RNs and techs to maintain patient safety.

Responsibilities include responding to alarms, troubleshooting monitoring equipment, and helping maintain a quiet, healing environment. PRN status means as-needed shifts to cover peak times and vacations.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Successful completion of an EKG course and exam.
• Current BLS required on all nursing clinical units; BLS/BCLS issued by AHA or American Red Cross.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately run, document and analyze rhythm strips.
• Document rhythm changes and notify RN/Charge RN/LPN.
• Respond to monitor alarms and notify appropriate staff.
• Troubleshoot monitoring equipment and notify biomedical engineering of issues.
• Contribute to a patient-centered care culture by ensuring a quiet healing environment.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Rhythm strip analysis

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka, FL is seeking a Monitor Technician PRN to support the nursing team. Under general supervision, you will monitor and interpret EKG rhythms, document changes, and communicate with RNs and techs to maintain patient safety.

Responsibilities include responding to alarms, troubleshooting monitoring equipment, and helping maintain a quiet, healing environment. PRN status means as-needed shifts to cover peak times and vacations.