Monitor Tech

Rio Grande Regional Hospital; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

PTO & leave

401(k) match

Education support

Fertility support

Life insurance

Job summary

Rio Grande Regional Hospital seeks a Monitor Technician to provide continual telemetry monitoring and assist with patient care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Under supervision of licensed staff you will communicate with physicians, maintain equipment, document rhythms, and participate in ongoing learning and workshops.

Qualifications

• BLS for Health Care Providers
• Certified as telemetry technician by recognized program or the organization identified equivalent
• Competency assessment of rhythm interpretation skills required prior to monitoring patients without supervision of licensed staff

Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret and report data from telemetry monitor systems
• Recognize rhythms with the potential to alter the patient’s physiology and report to licensed staff immediately
• Document rhythm status per routine, for all changes and upon request during emergent patient interventions
• Report changes in rhythm/rate to appropriate licensed personnel
• Follow procedure for application to patient and troubleshooting monitoring equipment
• Perform clerical, technical and communication functions as directed by the licensed staff
• Maintain stock supplies for monitoring area
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Initiate Basic Life Support when necessary

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Monitor Tech today with Rio Grande Regional Hospital.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager or the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Vocation Nurse, the Monitor Technician provides continual telemetry monitoring, as well as a variety of patient care activities and accommodative services to the adolescent, adult and geriatric patients requiring admission to the Unit. The Monitor Technician is responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse in providing high‑quality patient care activities as delegated by and under the supervision of the registered professional nurse pursuant to the mission and objectives of the hospital. The Monitor Technician will appropriately communicate with physicians, co‑workers, volunteers, other hospital departments, and patient family members. The Monitor Technician must be able to assess own learning needs to enhance personal and professional development. The Monitor Technician will increase knowledge and skills related to patient care by attending workshops, formal classes, seminars and in‑services. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on assigned area.

• Monitor, interpret and report data from telemetry monitor systems
• Recognize rhythms with the potential to alter the patient’s physiology and report to licensed staff immediately
• Document rhythm status per routine, for all changes and upon request during emergent patient interventions
• Report changes in rhythm/rate to appropriate licensed personnel
• Follow procedure for application to patient and troubleshooting monitoring equipment
• Perform clerical, technical and communication functions as directed by the licensed staff
• Maintain stock supplies for monitoring area
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Initiate Basic Life Support when necessary

Qualifications

• BLS for Health Care Providers
• Certified as telemetry technician by recognized program or the organization identified equivalent
• Competency assessment of rhythm interpretation skills required prior to monitoring patients without supervision of licensed staff

Benefits

• 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

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.