Monitor Tech

Medical City Healthcare; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Educational support

Job summary

Medical City Frisco is seeking a Monitor Tech to provide direct and indirect nursing support under RN supervision, focusing on telemetry monitoring and patient observation.

You will perform duties including EKG testing, adherence to Star Service standards, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Annual EKG testing with a pass score of 90% over all and 100% for lethal rhythms.
• Adheres to Star Service Standards and delivers exceptional service to patients, physicians, guests, coworkers, volunteers and vendors.
• Maintains education and development appropriate for the position.
• Performs duties in line with satisfaction, continuous performance improvement and community involvement.
• Follows hospital and department guidelines; supports mission, vision and values.
• Performs patient care as assigned by the RN and reports observations to the appropriate person.
• Monitors patients on telemetry and reports rhythm changes promptly.
• Uses time effectively to assist in designated tasks.
• Performs technical skills as outlined during training.

Skills

BCLS within 30 days

Education

High School diploma, or GED

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Monitor Tech with Medical City Frisco you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

Provides direct and indirect nursing services to the patient under the supervision of the registered nurse and performs clerical and receptionist duties necessary for productive operation of the specific patient care area. When assigned to surveillance of cardiac monitors, under the supervision of the professional nursing staff, continuously monitors patients requiring cardiac telemetry.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Annual EKG testing with a pass score of 90% over all with 100% for lethal rhythms.
• Compliance with 5 Standards of Star Service; always delivering exceptional service to our patients, physicians, guests, coworkers, volunteers and vendors
• Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
• Performs position in line with Employee Satisfaction, Patient Satisfaction, Physician Satisfaction, Continuous Performance Improvement, and/or Community Involvement
• Adheres to established hospital and department guidelines and protocols. Supports hospital mission, vision, and values.
• Performs patient care as assigned by the RN and reports observations, results of procedures, and patient/family needs to appropriate person
• Continuously observes patients on telemetry monitoring and reports any rhythm changes to the appropriate person(s)
• Utilizes time effectively to organize and assist in designated task consistent with educational training and patient care area requirements
• Performs technical skills and designated tasks as outlined during educational training and nursing unit

Requirements

• Performs receptionist duties in a courteous and cooperative manner in accordance with Star Service Standards
• Reports observations, results of procedures/lab work and patient/physician needs to the appropriate person(s)
• Documents pertinent data in a concise manner
• Accurately orders supplies/equipment based on department needs
• Attends work as scheduled, on time and prepared to perform job duties.

Delivers patient care and/or department service in a safe, competent, and efficient manner as determined by outcomes, quality monitors, and other internal and external processes.

• Follows established guidelines for compliance with Infection Prevention and TJC Patient Safety Goals and Practices.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships and conducts self to contribute positively to the delivery of quality care and services, and to orderly operation of the department and the facility.
• Maintains and enhances skills through consultation with interdisciplinary team members, participation in planning activities, and attendance at in-service and continuing education programs.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• High School diploma, or GED
• 1 year hospital experience preferred

Benefits

Medical City Frisco, 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.

Medical City Frisco is a 60+ bed acute care hospital. We are a Medical City Plano facility. We offer a range of services including adult and pediatric surgery and orthopedics. We offer robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery, imaging and emergency services. The specialists at our hospital are ready to care for women at every stage of life. We treat a range of conditions affecting women, including fertility problems and women's cancers. We offer luxury childbirth options and a Level II NICU. Medical City Frisco is a “green” facility. We are silver LEED certified for environmental and energy efficiency. Our facility is designed to provide a modern, beautiful, and exceptional healthcare experience. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

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

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Monitor Tech opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.